metapurpose

English

Etymology

From meta- +‎ purpose.

Noun

metapurpose (plural metapurposes)

1. A secondary or higher-level purpose.
   • 2003, Ira David Welch, The therapeutic relationship, page 210:

     In our discussion of power above, it is indicated that this defeats one of the metapurposes of counseling, which is to empower the client.