purposive

• Adjetivo que descreve algo feito com um propósito ou intenção determinada; em inglês moderno é considerado arcaico ou excessivamente formal.

An adjective describing something that is done with a specific purpose or intention; now considered archaic or overly formal in modern English.

1. Having a clear purposeC1formal

   Acting with a specific intention or goal in mind; deliberate.

   Proposital

   • Her purposive actions led to the successful completion of the project.
   • The team adopted a purposive approach to solve the problem.
   • His purposive behavior was evident in every decision he made.

   Sinônimoscalculateddeliberatedesignedintentionalpurposeful

   Antônimosaccidentalaimlessincidentalmeaninglesspointlesspurposelessrandomunintentional

2. Designed for a specific functionC1formal

   Created or intended to serve a particular aim or objective.

   Proposital

   • The architect designed a purposive layout for the office to maximize efficiency.
   • This tool is purposive, meant only for cutting metal.
   • The policy was purposive in its focus on reducing carbon emissions.

   Sinônimosdeliberatefunctionalgoal-directedintentionalpurposeful

   Antônimosaimlesspurposeless