Synonyms of purposive

Adjective


1. purposive, nonrandom (vs. random)

usage: having or showing or acting with a purpose or design; "purposive behavior"

2. goal-directed, purposive, purposeful (vs. purposeless)

usage: having a purpose; "purposive behavior"

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Definition and meaning of purposive (Dictionary)