Synonyms of purposive
13 similar words
Another word for purposive is deliberate. Other synonyms of purposive are wilful and determined.
Synonyms and similar words for purposive
adjectiveDone or performed with a conscious purpose or intent.
- deliberateDone on purpose; intentional.
- intentional
- purposeful
- advertent
- conscious
- witting
- on purpose
- volitational
- volitional
- voluntary
- wilfulIntentional; deliberate.
adjectivePossessed of a firm purpose.
- determinedDecided; resolute, possessing much determination; dogged.
- resolute
Meaning of purposive
- adjective Serving a particular purpose; useful; adapted to a given purpose, especially through natural evolution.
- adjective Done or performed with a conscious purpose or intent.
- adjective Pertaining to purpose, as reflected in behaviour or mental activity.
Questions about synonyms of purposive
- What is another word for purposive?
- Purposive has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as deliberate, wilful and determined.
- What does purposive mean?
- Purposive means serving a particular purpose; useful; adapted to a given purpose, especially through natural evolution.
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