noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of being purposeful. uncountable
2. 2
   the quality of having a definite purpose wordnet

Synonyms

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backbonecommitmentdecisiondedicationdeterminationdevotion

Antonyms

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existential voidabsence of directionaimlessnesscarelessness

Etymology

From purposeful + -ness.