Associations to the word «Purposive»
Noun
- Sampling
- Interpreting
- Interpretation
- Kant
- Suffix
- Clause
- Behavior
- Verb
- Quota
- Analogy
- Stimulation
- Noun
- Marking
- Approach
- Psychology
- Amazon
- Consciousness
- Statute
- Assumption
- Determination
- Action
- Definition
- Outcome
- Sensation
- Construction
- Nature
- Explanation
- Purpose
- Invention
- Sample
- Behaviour
- Object
- Argument
- Limb
- Claim
- Understanding
- Notion
- Goal
- Context
- Grammar
- Theory
- Researcher
- Principle
- Consequence
- Movement
- Legislation
- Con
- Aspect
- Constitution
- Existence
- Illness
- Choice
- Scholarship
- Concept
- Philosophy
- Non
- Animal
- Examination
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
PURPOSIVE, adjective. Serving a particular purpose; adapted to a given purpose, especially through natural evolution. [from 19th c.]
PURPOSIVE, adjective. Done or performed with a conscious purpose or intent. [from 19th c.]
PURPOSIVE, adjective. (psychology) Pertaining to purpose, as reflected in behaviour or mental activity. [from 19th c.]
PURPOSIVE, adjective. Pertaining to to or demonstrating purpose. [from 19th c.]
PURPOSIVE, adjective. Possessed of a firm purpose; determined, resolute. [from 20th c.]
PURPOSIVE, adjective. (grammar) Of a clause or conjunction: expressing purpose. [from 20th c.]
PURPOSIVE APPROACH, noun. (legal) The method of interpreting a statute whereby it takes the effect that its originating legislative body intended for it; essentially, enacting the spirit, rather than the letter, of the law.
Dictionary definition
PURPOSIVE, adjective. Having or showing or acting with a purpose or design; "purposive behavior".
PURPOSIVE, adjective. Having a purpose; "purposive behavior".
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.