Purposive
/ˈpɜːrpəsɪv/
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Pro Tip 1/3Action With Purpose
Use 'purposive' when actions are taken with a specific goal, not by accident or randomly.
The campaign's purposive strategies increased awareness effectively.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Based on Emotion
'Purposive' suggests actions based on logic and planning, not emotional impulses.
Her decision to study abroad was purposive, not whimsical.
Pro Tip 3/3Academic Writing
In academic contexts, 'purposive' indicates a well-thought-out method or analysis.
The research employed a purposive sampling technique.
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