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The terms mean basically the same thing.

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"Purposefully" refers to doing something with a specific purpose or goal in mind, while "intentionally" means doing something deliberately or on purpose, without accident or mistake. The main distinction lies in the level of conscious planning or awareness involved in the action.

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