Main Entry: pur·pose·ful

Pronunciation: \ˈpər-pəs-fəl\

Function: adjective

Date: 1853

1 : having a purpose: as a : meaningful <purposeful activities> b : intentional <purposeful ambiguity>
2 : full of determination <was soft-spoken but purposeful>

— pur·pose·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— pur·pose·ful·ness noun