subpurpose

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noun

A subsidiary purpose; subgoal

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Meanings

nounsubpurpose (plural subpurposes)

plural subpurposes

  1. A subsidiary purpose; subgoal

Origin

From sub- + purpose.

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Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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