Definition of purposive

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  • purposive is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • purposive is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
  • purposive is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20

Definition of purposive

  • having a purpose (adjective)

    Examples

    1. purposive behavior

    Synonyms

    1. goal-directed
  • having or showing or acting with a purpose or design (adjective)

    Examples

    1. purposive behavior

See definition of purposive in Merriam Webster