purpose-like in English

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

Etymology: From 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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    {
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        "2": "purpose",
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    }
  ],
  "etymology_text": "From purpose + -like.",
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    {
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    },
    {
      "form": "most purpose-like",
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        "superlative"
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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 English

Adjective