n.
Pronunciation: ' p ə r-p ə s
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English purpos, from Anglo-French, from purposer to intend, propose, from Latin proponere (perf. indicative proposui ) to propose ― more at PROPOUND
Date: 14th century
1 a : something set up as an object or end to be attained : INTENTION b : RESOLUTION , DETERMINATION
2 : a subject under discussion or an action in course of execution
synonyms see INTENTION
– on purpose : by intent : INTENTIONALLY