purposefullybreakingapart
verb (phrase)UK /ˈpɜːpəsfəli ˈbreɪkɪŋ əˈpɑːt/
US /ˈpɜːrpəsfəli ˈbreɪkɪŋ əˈpɑːrt/
Breaking something into pieces on purpose.
The scientist was purposefully breaking apart the rock to see what was inside.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Taking something apart in a planned way to understand how it works.
The students were purposefully breaking apart the old radio to learn about its parts.
3. Splitting a group or idea into smaller parts on purpose.
The coach was purposefully breaking apart the team into smaller practice groups.
4. Carefully pulling something into pieces to fix or recycle it.
They were purposefully breaking apart the cardboard boxes for recycling.