Purposiveness

Pronunciation: /ˈpɝˈpɑsˈaɪvənˈɛs/

Purposiveness (noun)

  1. The quality of acting with a clear aim, so your actions are guided by what you want to achieve.
  2. The state of doing something on purpose, with intention rather than by accident or without thinking.
  3. In biology or philosophy, the idea that parts or processes exist to serve a specific function.

Examples

  • Her purposiveness helped her finish the project on time.
  • Purposiveness keeps students focused when tasks feel difficult.