purpose-like in All languages combined

Forms: more purpose-like [comparative], most purpose-like [superlative] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: purpose + -like Etymology templates: {{af|en|purpose|-like}} purpose + -like Head templates: {{en-adj|head=purpose-like}} purpose-like (comparative more purpose-like, superlative most purpose-like)

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        "Having a definite purpose: having the appearance of being fit for a purpose."
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        "(Scotland) Having a definite purpose: having the appearance of being fit for a purpose."
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        "Having a definite purpose: having the appearance of being fit for a purpose."
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        "(Scotland) Having a definite purpose: having the appearance of being fit for a purpose."
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"purpose-like" meaning in All languages combined

Adjective [English]