The purpose



Example: The purpose of the meeting is clearly explained

Definition


"The purpose" refers to the reason or intention behind an action, event, or object, explaining why something exists or is done. It often clarifies goals or aims, as in the example phrase, 'The purpose of the meeting is clearly explained.'

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Etymology


The phrase "the purpose" derives from the Old French word 'porpos,' meaning intention or aim, which itself comes from the Latin 'proponere,' meaning to put forth or set forth. Did you know? The word originally implied a plan or design set before someone’s mind.

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"The purpose" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 116 commonly used words.
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