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单词 purposeful
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purposefuladj.

Brit. /ˈpəːpəsf(ᵿ)l/, U.S. /ˈpərpəsf(ə)l/
Forms: see purpose n. and -ful suffix.
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: purpose n., -ful suffix.
Etymology: < purpose n. + -ful suffix. Compare earlier purposeless adj.
1. Having a purpose or meaning; indicating or evincing purpose or plan; designed, intentional.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > will > intention > [adjective] > performed with intention
bethoughtc1200
expressa1400
wilfula1400
purposedc1422
purpensed1436
malice prepensed1454
aforethought1472
studiedc1475
setc1485
voluntary1495
deliberate?1527
willing1550
witting1553
propensed1560
fore-intendeda1586
affected1586
designed1586
determinate1586
intended1592
deliberated1594
uncasual1614
recollecteda1616
resolved1624
industriousa1628
intentionate1631
pre-intended1636
advised1642
malice prepense1647
sedentary1647
propense1650
consultive1651
(crime, evil, etc.) of forethought1692
conscious1726
intentionala1729
systematic1746
studious1750
systematical1750
prepensive1752
advertent1832
self-conscious1832
volitive1839
designful1852
purposeful1853
purposive1864
thought-controlled1926
1853 J. Ruskin Stones of Venice II. iii. 43 The purposeful variation of width in the border..admits of no dispute.
1884 J. Tait Mind in Matter 207 The framework of the earth by its purposeful conformation evinces control in its establishment.
1920 School Rev. 28 52 What the school can do is to create a wholesome atmosphere with the pupils so interested in purposeful activities that they will be considerate, clean-minded, and sensible.
1994 Sun-Herald (Sydney) 17 Apr. 131/5 He seems unconcerned about convincing or purposeful narrative.
2. Having a definite purpose in mind; resolute.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > will > intention > [adjective] > relating to intention or purpose > intending or purposing > purposeful
purposed1530
purpose-like1604
purposeful1856
1856 Times 8 Dec. 9/6 Mr. Stuart was careful and purposeful in the wicked Sir Aymer.
1880 Cornhill Mag. 42 649 He had been happy, and purposefull, and hard-working.
1905 J. B. Firth Highways & Byways in Derbyshire xxx. 446 The smile..upon her shrewd, purposeful face.
1989 T. Parks Family Planning 100 Friends are always admiring me for being so busy and purposeful.
2002 D. Aitkenhead Promised Land v. 51 Mia was cheerful and briskly purposeful, and looked like a Parisian art student.

Derivatives

ˈpurposefulness n.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > will > intention > [noun] > intention or purpose > purposefulness
purposefulness1873
1873 A. Helps Some Talk about Animals & their Masters vi. 148 He must not fix his vanity upon the thing attempted, only his intention and his purposefulness.
1890 G. A. Smith Bk. Isaiah II. 226 This intellectual sense of righteousness, as reasonableness or purposefulness.
1946 R.A.F. Jrnl. May 173 One of the most vivid impressions..is of the spirit and purposefulness of these people.
1996 Times (Nexis) 26 July Lulled by the tranquillity and purposefulness of the place, I had forgotten what powerful emotions might need to be managed.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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adj.1853
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