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- US Pronunciation
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- [pur-puh s-lee]
- /ˈpɜr pəs li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pur-puh s-lee]
- /ˈpɜr pəs li/
Definitions of unpurposely word
- adverb unpurposely intentionally; deliberately: He tripped me purposely. 1
- adverb unpurposely with the particular purpose specified; expressly: I wore that suit purposely to make a good impression. 1
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Origin of unpurposely
First appearance:
before 1485 One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1485-95; purpose + -ly
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Parts of speech for Unpurposely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unpurposely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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