purpose-like

adjective

Having a definite purpose: having the appearance of being fit for a purpose.

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Meanings

adjectivepurpose-like (comparative more purpose-like, superlative most purpose-like)

comparative more purpose-like · superlative most purpose-like

  1. ScotlandHaving a definite purpose: having the appearance of being fit for a purpose.

Origin

From purpose + -like.

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APA

purpose-like. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/purpose-like

MLA

“purpose-like.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/purpose-like. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “purpose-like,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/purpose-like.

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