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Definition of purposeless - 2 dictionary results

pur⋅pose⋅less

[pur-puhs-lis]
–adjective
1. having no purpose or apparent meaning.
2. having no aim or goal; aimless: to lead a purposeless existence.

Origin:
1545–55; purpose + -less


pur⋅pose⋅less⋅ly, adverb
pur⋅pose⋅less⋅ness, noun
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pur·pose·less   (pûr'pəs-lĭs)   
adj.  Lacking a purpose; meaningless or aimless.
pur'pose·less·ly adv., pur'pose·less·ness n.
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