adv
purposely
PUR-puhs-lee
adv
1
On purpose; deliberately, not by accident.
"He purposely left the door unlocked for her."
How to Use Purposely
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDone deliberately, as opposed to by accident.
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Word Forms
more purposely comparative, most purposely superlative
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Etymology
From purpose plus the adverb suffix -ly.