propòsits

Propòsit (plural propòsits) is a Catalan noun meaning aim, purpose, or objective. It denotes the intended outcome of an action, project, or period and is used in personal, educational, and organizational contexts to express what one intends to achieve.

Etymology and related terms: The word derives from Latin propositum and appeared in Catalan through historical usage. It is closely related to the Spanish propósitos; in other Romance languages, similar forms exist but with different spellings and uses.

Usage and nuance: Propòsit emphasizes a target or end state rather than motive. It is common in formal writing, planning documents, and curricula. The term is often preferred in contexts that describe concrete goals, whereas intenció expresses motive and objectiu refers to a concrete objective; the terms can overlap in many situations.

Examples: The propòsits of the project are to improve transparency, reduce response times, and increase citizen participation. In education, propòsits d'aprenentatge (learning goals) define what students should be able to do by the end of a unit.

See also: objectiu, finalitat, intenció; propósitos.