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purpose noun

  /ˈpɜ.poʊs/ , /ˈpɜ.pəs/ , /ˈpɜːpəs/ , /ˈpɝpəs/
  • The end for which something is done, is made or exists.
 but, objectif
  • Resolution; determination.
 intention
  • (obsolete) The subject of discourse; the point at issue.
 sujet

purposely adverb

  /ˈpɜːpəsli/ , /ˈpɝpəsli/
  • On purpose; intentionally.
 exprès

purposeful adjective

  /ˈpɜː.pəs.fəl/ , /ˈpɝ.pəs.fəl/
  • Having a purpose in mind; resolute; determined.
 constamment orienté vers le but choisi
  • Having purpose; intentional.
 exprès

purposefulness noun

  • The state of being purposeful.
 détermination

purposive adjective

  /ˈpəːpəsɪv/ , /ˈpɚpəsɪv/
  • (grammar) Of a clause or conjunction: expressing purpose. [from 20th c.]
 expres
on purpose
exprès, à dessein
all-purpose
multi-usages, polyvalent, tous usages, tout usage, tout-usage, universel
general-purpose
tous usages
dual purpose
mixte
for this purpose
à cet effet
special purpose company
entité ad hoc
special purpose entity
entité ad hoc
special purpose vehicle
entité ad hoc
life purpose
fin en soi
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