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