Etymology

purposely

pur·pose·ly
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Today it means: On purpose; intentionally. Full definition →

Middle English purposly
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  1. Middle English · inherited frompurposly
  2. English todaypurposely

From Middle English purposly; equivalent to purpose + -ly.

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