PURPOSE


Meaning of PURPOSE in English

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

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.