"purposivity" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From purposive + -ity. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|purposive|ity}} purposive + -ity Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} purposivity (uncountable)
  1. The state or condition of being purposive. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: purposiveness
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