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subpurpose

subpurpose noun: a subsidiary purpose; subgoal.

Noun

subpurpose (plural subpurposes)

  1. A subsidiary purpose; subgoal

Forms of subpurpose

pluralsubpurposes

Origin of subpurpose

From sub- + purpose.

Questions about subpurpose

What does subpurpose mean?
Subpurpose means a subsidiary purpose; subgoal.
What part of speech is subpurpose?
Subpurpose is a noun.
What is the plural of subpurpose?
The plural of subpurpose is subpurposes.

Words near subpurpose in the dictionary

  1. subpunctis
  2. subpurchaser
  3. subpurchasers
  4. subpurlin
  5. subpurlins
  6. subpurpose
  7. subpurposes
  8. subpuzzle
  9. subpuzzles
  10. subpycnocline
  11. subpyloric

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