Purposeful
[pur-puh s-fuh l] /ˈpɜr pəs fəl/
adjective
1.
having a .
2.
determined; resolute.
3.
full of meaning; significant.
/ˈpɜːpəsfʊl/
adjective
1.
having a definite purpose in view
2.
fixed in one’s purpose; determined
adj.
1835, from purpose (n.) + -ful. Related: Purposefully.
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