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purpose noun

  /ˈpɜ.poʊs/ , /ˈpɜ.pəs/ , /ˈpɜːpəs/ , /ˈpɝpəs/
  • The end for which something is done, is made or exists.
tarkoitus

purposely adverb

  /ˈpɜːpəsli/ , /ˈpɝpəsli/
  • On purpose; intentionally.
tahallaan, tarkoituksellisesti, tieten tahtoen, varta vasten

purposefulness

tarkoituksellisuus

purposive adjective

  /ˈpəːpəsɪv/ , /ˈpɚpəsɪv/
  • (grammar) Of a clause or conjunction: expressing purpose. [from 20th c.]
tahallinen
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