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Definition purposeful in British English

purposeful adjective

adjective
/ˈpɜː(r)pəsf(ə)l/
Example

students working in a purposeful manner

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1.1

intended to achieve something useful

Example

I felt the need to lead a more purposeful life.

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Definition purposeful in British English