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masculine

pɾoˈpɔzitu

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Translation

purpose

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Word origin

From Latin propositum, that which is set forth, from proponere, to propose.

Origin
Latin
Root
proponere
English cognates
propose, proposition

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpropósitos

Examples

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What is the purpose of this meeting?

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He did that on purpose.

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Our purposes are quite different.

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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 7: Words 651-660.