Purpose
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The reason for which something is done or created, or for which something exists. It represents the intended or desired result of an action or the motivation behind it.
“The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the quarterly financial results.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈpɜːpəs/
Syllables
pur·pose
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Contains double U and P; common -OSE ending
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points; good for building compound words
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