These are people who think that a full understanding of the organic world demands the invocation of some force beyond nature, a force which is purposeful or at least purpose creating.
Mechanism is therefore no power controlling reality, but rather the way in which a purposeful reality realizes itself" (Robins, 1900, p. 11).
Random mutagenesis and selection approaches used traditionally for the development of industrial strains have largely been complemented by metabolic engineering, which allows purposeful modification of metabolic and cellular characteristics by using recombinant DNA and other molecular biological techniques.
War crimes are grave violations of international humanitarian law, when committed with criminal intent, which requires "purposeful or reckless action".
"The piece changes constantly with the weather, which is purposeful, because the fabric is very sensitive to the humidity of the air.
This year's hottest theme park features dead princesses, intentionally rude staff members, bleak black balloons, a defunct online ticketing system, funeral games, seemingly endless rain, a "selfie hole" surrounded by emptiness, not-so-subtle reminders of economic inequality and a grim reaper riding the bumper cars -- most of which is purposeful, some, not so much.
Ambulatory activity was measured objectively with research grade pedometers (Accusplit, San Jose, California, USA) which assess purposeful steps taken.
There were methodological problems inherent in both of the studies; not least the lack of gold standard comparison and therefore no sense of the extent of misclassification by either system, neither of which involved purposeful patient examination post-discharge.
The work was intense and purposeful, which she loved.
These shows have sad moments, but the plots arc toward cheerfulness, always returning to a baseline in which life is purposeful and full of promise.
