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
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.