all intents and purposes – A redundant phrase, created for emphasis. More…
blamestorming – An intense discussion for the purposes of placing blame or assigning responsibility for a misdeed or failure. More…
celebrant, celebrator, reveler – Celebrants take part in religious ceremonies; celebrators or revelers gather for purposes of revelry. More…
teleology – The study of design in nature; the word’s basic meaning is “the study of ends or purposes”—attempts to understand the purpose of a natural occurrence by looking at its results. More…