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Synonyms of purposeful

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Another word for purposeful is deliberate. Other synonyms of purposeful are determined and purposive.

Synonyms and similar words for purposeful

adjectiveHaving purpose: having intention or meaning; intentional.

adjectiveHaving a purpose in mind; resolute; determined, full of determination.

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Meaning of purposeful

  1. adjective Having purpose: having intention or meaning; intentional.
  2. adjective Having a purpose in mind; resolute; determined, full of determination.

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Questions about synonyms of purposeful

What is another word for purposeful?
Purposeful has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as deliberate, determined and purposive.
What does purposeful mean?
Purposeful means having purpose: having intention or meaning; intentional.

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