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purposive in Spanish

purposive in Spanish is intencional — purposive means serving a particular purpose; useful; adapted to a given purpose, especially through natural evolution.

purposive in Spanish

intencional
adj
(grammar) Of a clause or conjunction: expressing purpose. [from 20th c.]

What does "purposive" mean?

  1. adj Serving a particular purpose; useful; adapted to a given purpose, especially through natural evolution.
  2. adj Done or performed with a conscious purpose or intent.
  3. adj Pertaining to purpose, as reflected in behaviour or mental activity.
  4. adj Pertaining to or demonstrating purpose.
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What is "purposive" in Spanish?

"purposive" in Spanish is intencional. purposive means: Serving a particular purpose; useful; adapted to a given purpose, especially through natural evolution.

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