having a definite purpose in view fixed in one's purpose; determined
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
pur•pose•ful /ˈpɜrpəsfəl/USA pronunciation adj.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025- having a purpose:a purposeful effort to reform the system.
pur•pose•ful
(pûr′pəs fəl),USA pronunciation adj.
pur′pose•ful•ly, adv.
pur′pose•ful•ness, n.
- having a purpose.
- determined;
resolute. - full of meaning;
significant.
- purpose + -ful 1850–55
pur′pose•ful•ness, n.
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- earnest
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- telesis
- vigil
- vitality
- voluntary