Associations to the word «Purposive»

Wiktionary

PURPOSIVE, adjective. Serving a particular purpose; adapted to a given purpose, especially through natural evolution. [from 19th c.]
PURPOSIVE, adjective. Done or performed with a conscious purpose or intent. [from 19th c.]
PURPOSIVE, adjective. (psychology) Pertaining to purpose, as reflected in behaviour or mental activity. [from 19th c.]
PURPOSIVE, adjective. Pertaining to to or demonstrating purpose. [from 19th c.]
PURPOSIVE, adjective. Possessed of a firm purpose; determined, resolute. [from 20th c.]
PURPOSIVE, adjective. (grammar) Of a clause or conjunction: expressing purpose. [from 20th c.]
PURPOSIVE APPROACH, noun. (legal) The method of interpreting a statute whereby it takes the effect that its originating legislative body intended for it; essentially, enacting the spirit, rather than the letter, of the law.

Dictionary definition

PURPOSIVE, adjective. Having or showing or acting with a purpose or design; "purposive behavior".
PURPOSIVE, adjective. Having a purpose; "purposive behavior".

Wise words

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