Purposely: meaning, definitions and examples

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purposely

 

[ หˆpษœหrpษ™sli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

intentional action

Purposely means with a deliberate intention or a specific aim. When someone does something purposely, it suggests that their actions are not accidental but rather planned to achieve a certain outcome. This adverb emphasizes the conscious choice behind the action. It implies that the individual has a clear goal or purpose in mind when performing the act.

Synonyms

consciously, deliberately, intentionally, on purpose

Examples of usage

  • She purposely avoided the topic during the discussion.
  • He purposely left early to miss the traffic.
  • They purposely designed the product to be user-friendly.
  • The student purposely ignored the instructions.

Translations

Translations of the word "purposely" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น intencionalmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคจเคฌเฅ‚เคเค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช absichtlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan sengaja

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะผะธัะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ celowo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•…ๆ„ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉlibรฉrรฉment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ intencionadamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kasti olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์˜๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู…ุฏุงู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบmyslnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบmyselne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•…ๆ„ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ namerno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viljandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะฐะผะตั€ะตะฝะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒฃแƒšแƒฌแƒ แƒคแƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™sdษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ intencionalmente

Etymology

The word 'purposely' is derived from the adjective 'purpose', which has its origins in the Old French term 'pourposer' meaning 'to place forth' or 'to propose'. The root of 'purpose' can be traced back to the Latin 'propositus', the past participle of 'proponere', which means 'to put forth or propose'. The modern use of 'purposely' as an adverb emerged around the early 18th century as a way to express intentionality in actions. Over time, 'purposely' evolved to convey not just intention, but also the idea of determination and focus in achieving a specific goal. Its use has permeated various contexts, from everyday conversation to formal writing, emphasizing the thoughtfulness behind one's actions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,882, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.