What is the meaning of Purposive?

Serving a particular purpose; adapted to a given purpose, especially through natural evolution.

Done or performed with a conscious purpose or intent.

Pertaining to purpose, as reflected in behaviour or mental activity.

Pertaining to or demonstrating purpose.

Possessed of a firm purpose.

Of a clause or conjunction: expressing purpose.

A mood indicating a purpose of the course of activity expressed by the verb.

Source: wiktionary.org