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purposefully.

In a purposeful (“resolute, determined”) manner: resolutely, determinedly.

12 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/ˈpɜː.pəs.fə.li/Received-Pronunciation/ˈpɝ.pəs.fə.li/General-American
  1. In a purposeful (“resolute, determined”) manner: resolutely, determinedly.

    I strode purposefully across the room.
  2. In a purposeful (“intentional”) manner: intentionally, on purpose, purposely, deliberately.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English purposeful Middle English -ly English -ly English purposefully From purposeful + -ly.

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