Unpurpose
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Unpurpose is a noun meaning (transitive) To deprive of a purpose; to remove or derail the purpose of.
Meaning
(transitive) To deprive of a purpose; to remove or derail the purpose of.
More Meanings
- (rare) Lack or absence of purpose; purposelessness.
Example Sentences
“And unpurpose gives rise to purpose.”
O, Goodness ! help me to unplan that plan, and to unpurpose that purpose !
Most people could not believe that was the purpose it served. It was more like an un-purpose.
How could purpose grow out of unpurpose? In those questions lie the seeds of the argument from design and the romantic view of nature.
Word Forms
- un-purpose
- unpurposes
- unpurposing
- unpurposed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unpurposefulness, purposelessness, pointlessness, aimlessness, unmeaning, whateverness.
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