(Britain) appropriate, and of a necessary standard, for its intended use.

(video games) A computer game that serves some purpose for the people setting up the game by harnessing human abilities in an entertaining setting.

Deliberately, though apparently accidentally.

(grammar) The use of the "to" infinitive form of a verb in answer to the implied question "why?".

plural of infinitive of purpose

Alternative form of cross-purpose

(US, law) In the law of civil procedure, an intentional act by one party directed into a particular state, thereby permitting that state to constitutionally assert personal jurisdiction over that party.

mission statement / (US, finance) An affidavit stating the purpose for a proposed loan.

for all purposes; general-purpose

for general purposes; all-purpose