purposive

US /ˈpɝː.pə.sɪv/

UK /ˈpɝː.pə.sɪv/

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done with the aim of achieving a particular thing:

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Can we ascribe purposive behavior to a gene?

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purpose serve a purpose accidentally on purpose at cross purposes all-purpose flour for all intents and purposes