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@@ -14,6 +14,6 @@ here, *we do not build our dreams of concrete*.
 
 recursive imports and module aliasing bend the module system/s to our will. 
 
-this allows us to create freeform sets of modules which break down broad goals into manageable units while cross-cutting module system concerns, all with a single toplevel import point.
+this allows us to create freeform sets of modules which realise broad purposes while cross-cutting module system concerns, all with a single toplevel import point.
 
 you can see [entry.nix](./entry.nix) and [util/create.nix](util/create.nix) for the explicit details of how this is done.