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Synonyms for purposive
ˈpɜr pə sɪvpur·po·sive

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  1. purposiveadjective

    having or showing or acting with a purpose or design

    "purposive behavior"

    Synonyms:
    goal-directed

    Antonyms:
    purposeless, random

  2. goal-directed, purposiveadjective

    having a purpose

    "purposive behavior"

    Synonyms:
    goal-directed

    Antonyms:
    random, purposeless

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  1. List of paraphrases for "purposive":

    teleological, intentional

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