"subpurpose" meaning in All languages combined

See subpurpose on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: subpurposes [plural]
Etymology: From sub- + purpose. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|sub|purpose}} sub- + purpose Head templates: {{en-noun}} subpurpose (plural subpurposes)
  1. A subsidiary purpose; subgoal
    Sense id: en-subpurpose-en-noun-BmFpP5VM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with sub-, Pages with 1 entry

Inflected forms

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        ]
      ]
    }
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