purposive

11 synonyms and 1 antonym for purposive, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Having a clear purpose, especially through the way something has developed naturally.

Synonyms

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

determined

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

deliberate intentional voluntary conscious

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

advertent wilful witting volitional purposeful resolute

Done deliberately, with a clear aim in mind.

advertent wilful witting deliberate intentional voluntary conscious volitional purposeful

Opposites

random

Showing that something has a clear aim or goal.

determined resolute

Formed from purpose and -ive. Compare purpositive.

determined random conscious voluntary deliberate intentional resolute witting volitional purposeful wilful advertent