Meaning of the word purposive in English
What does purposive mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
purposive
US /ˈpɝː.pə.sɪv/
UK /ˈpɜː.pə.sɪv/
Adjective
done with the aim of achieving a particular thing:
Example:
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Can we ascribe purposive behavior to a gene?