"nonaimless" meaning in All languages combined

See nonaimless on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more nonaimless [comparative], most nonaimless [superlative]
Etymology: From non- + aimless. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|non|aimless}} non- + aimless Head templates: {{en-adj}} nonaimless (comparative more nonaimless, superlative most nonaimless)
  1. Not aimless; purposeful.
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