purposeful — having a clear aim or intention; determined and resolute
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a clear aim or intention; determined and resolute
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɜːrpəsfəl/
Korean meaning: 목적이 분명한, 의도적인, 단호한
Korean pronunciation: **퍼**퍼스풀
Example Sentences
- My cat's purposeful march to the kitchen at 3 AM usually means one thing: midnight snack attack!
- The CEO made a purposeful decision to invest in renewable energy.
- She gave him a purposeful look that clearly said 'take out the trash NOW.'
purposeful
ADJECTIVE//ˈpɜːrpəsfəl//
having a clear aim or intention; determined and resolute
having a clear aim or intention; determined and resolute
Purposeful and graceful, finding moments peaceful!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 고대 프랑스어 'porpos'(목적)에서 유래되었으며, 라틴어 'propositus'(앞에 놓인, 제안된)에서 발전했습니다. 접미사 '-ful'이 붙어 '목적으로 가득한'이라는 의미가 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My cat's purposeful march to the kitchen at 3 AM usually means one thing: midnight snack attack!”
“The CEO made a purposeful decision to invest in renewable energy.”
“She gave him a purposeful look that clearly said 'take out the trash NOW.'”
“The team developed a purposeful strategy to improve customer satisfaction.”
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