purposefullycutting
verb (present participle)UK /ˈpɜːpəsfəli ˈkʌtɪŋ/
US /ˈpɜːrpəsfəli ˈkʌtɪŋ/
Cutting something on purpose, not by accident.
She was purposefully cutting the paper into small stars for her art project.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Making a careful, planned cut to achieve a goal.
The gardener was purposefully cutting the hedge into a neat shape.
3. Cutting in a way that shows clear intention or meaning.
His purposefully cutting remarks made everyone quiet.
4. Trimming or slicing something with a clear aim in mind.
They were purposefully cutting the fabric to fit the pattern.