Serving a particular purpose; adapted to a given purpose, especially through natural evolution. / Done or performed with a conscious purpose or intent.

In a purposive manner.

The state or condition of being purposive.

plural of purposiveness

On purpose; intentionally.

The act of forming a purpose.

present participle of purpose

The end for which something is done, is made or exists. / The reason for which something is done, or the reason it is done in a particular way. / Function, role.

(transitive) To have or set as one's purpose or aim; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan. / (transitive, passive) To design for some purpose.

Intentional, deliberate. / (rare) Having a purpose or aim; determined.