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purpose noun

  /ˈpɜ.poʊs/ , /ˈpɜ.pəs/ , /ˈpɜːpəs/ , /ˈpɝpəs/ , /ˈpʊː(ɹ)pəs/
  • The end for which something is done, is made or exists.
 scopo, proposito, finalità, obiettivo
  • Resolution; determination.
 intenzione, intento, decisione, determinazione, risoluzione
  • (obsolete) The subject of discourse; the point at issue.
 argomento, soggetto
  • (Sense of having a) meaning for existing or doing something.
 proposito

purposely adverb

  /ˈpɜːpəsli/ , /ˈpɝpəsli/
  • On purpose; intentionally.
 apposta, di proposito, intenzionalmente

purposeful adjective

  /ˈpɜː.pəs.fəl/ , /ˈpɝ.pəs.fəl/
  • Having a purpose in mind; resolute; determined.
 determinato

purposive adjective

  /ˈpəːpəsɪv/ , /ˈpɚpəsɪv/
  • (grammar) Of a clause or conjunction: expressing purpose. [from 20th c.]
 apposta
on purpose
apposta, intenzionalmente, di proposito
to no purpose
a vuoto
all-purpose
polivalente
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