purposefully

Meanings

• Adverb

  Performing an action intentionally and with premeditation.

• Adverb

  Doing something deliberately and with a specific goal in mind.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with purposefully
adversely , complyedly , disagreeably , disobediently , disregardfully , dishonorably , disrespectfully , forgetfully , inattentively , incompetently , inconsequentially , inconsiderately , incontinently , irresponsibly , misunderstandably , negligently , obstinately , perversely , recklessly , thoughtlessly , unaccountably , unadvisedly , unapologetically , unconsciously , uncontrollably , unintentionally , unjustifiably , unmercifully , unnecessarily , unreasonably , unreliably , unsympathetically , unwisely , unyieldingly

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Variants

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purposeful , purposefully , purposefulness , purposefulnesses

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Etymology

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From the word 'purpose' and the suffix '-fully'. The prefix 'purpos-' comes from the Latin word 'purus', meaning 'pure' or 'clean'. The word 'purpose' comes from the Old French word 'porpos', meaning 'reason' or 'intention'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'purposefully' is made up of 11 letters.

2. The word 'purposefully' was first used in English in the 16th century.

3. The word 'purposefully' is often used in the context of sports, particularly in team sports where players are expected to 'purposefully' execute their roles and strategies.

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Related Concepts

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1. Intentionality: The quality of acting with deliberate intention or purpose.

2. Deliberation: The act of considering all the options and making a decision carefully.

3. Goal-setting: The process of identifying and working towards achieving specific objectives.

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Culture

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In literature, 'purposefully' is often used to convey a sense of determination and intentionality. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', Jay Gatsby is described as 'purposefully' throwing parties in order to win back the love of Daisy Buchanan. In art, 'purposefully' can refer to an artist's deliberate use of certain techniques or symbols to convey a specific message. For instance, in Vincent van Gogh's painting 'Starry Night', the swirling brushstrokes were 'purposefully' used to convey a sense of movement and energy.

How to Memorize "purposefully"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself doing something with a clear goal in mind. Visualize the steps you need to take to accomplish that goal and the feeling of satisfaction you'll experience when you've achieved it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'purposefully' with the word 'intentionally'. Repeat the phrase 'doing something intentionally' to help remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'doing something on purpose'. This can help you remember that 'purposefully' means 'doing something intentionally'.

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