"metapurpose" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: metapurposes [plural]
Etymology: meta- + purpose Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|meta|purpose}} meta- + purpose Head templates: {{en-noun}} metapurpose (plural metapurposes)
  1. A secondary or higher-level purpose.
    Sense id: en-metapurpose-en-noun-H7MXBmi2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with meta-

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