aesthetic purpose

collocation in English

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aesthetic
adjective
uk
/esˈθet.ɪk/uk
/iːsˈθet.ɪk/us
/esˈθet̬.ɪk/
relating to the enjoyment or study ...
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purpose
noun
uk
/ˈpɜː.pəs/us
/ˈpɝː.pəs/
why you do something or why ...
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Where judges thought anaestheticpurposewas part of a well-reasoned regulatory classification, they could usually find a way to let it slip through.
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They are mostly unused now and serve anaestheticpurpose.
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Although often criticized, death growls serve theaestheticpurposeof matching death metal's aggressive lyrical content.
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This jet exhaust not only serves anaestheticpurpose, but it can also harm nearby enemies and destroy nearby objects.
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It can also serve anaestheticpurpose, as most horsemen agree a horse looks finer and more show-worthy with a shorter coat.
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It has a load-bearing function, which concentrates the weight of the entablature on the supportive column, but it primarily serves anaestheticpurpose.
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It was probably only serve the ceremonial andaestheticpurpose, to create the sense of grandeur, before entering the next compound.
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Permanently protect many large ecosystems from any form of exploitation beyond observation for scientific and aesthetic purposes.
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It was probably only serve the ceremonial andaestheticpurpose, to create the sense of grandeur, before entering the next compound through tall roof "paduraksa" gate with enclosed door.
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For aesthetic purposes, this result was not included. 23.
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But museums differ as they have as a basic educational oraestheticpurposein the collection and display of objects, and regular exhibitions for the public.
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The simulation of arbitrary soundscapes with real-world realism (and its extensions) would serve more than aesthetic purposes.
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It is also argued that optimal innovation in the use of language is a mode of subversiveness, designed not only for aesthetic purposes but also for social and political change.
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In the retail and amenity sectors, peat is used as a soil conditioner and for aesthetic purposes.
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Wildlife is not just there for aesthetic purposes.
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Welding was increasingly used in sculpture from the 1930s as new industrial processes such as arc welding were adapted to aesthetic purposes.
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Spandrel or vision glass may also contain translucent glass, which could be for security or aesthetic purposes.
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This is good for aesthetic purposes, but prevents text selection, increases bandwidth use, and is bad for search engine optimization.
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The latter types also enhance the incident natural lighting in buildings both for comfort and aesthetic purposes.
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