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intentional
[in-ten-shuh-nl]
adjective
done with intention or on purpose; intended.
an intentional insult.
Antonyms: accidentalof or relating to intention or purpose.
Metaphysics.
pertaining to an appearance, phenomenon, or representation in the mind; phenomenal; representational.
pertaining to the capacity of the mind to refer to an existent or nonexistent object.
pointing beyond itself, as consciousness or a sign.
intentional
/ ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl /
adjective
performed by or expressing intention; deliberate
of or relating to intention or purpose
philosophy
of or relating to the capacity of the mind to refer to different kinds of objects
(of an object) existing only as the object of some mental attitude rather than in reality, as a unicorn in she hopes to meet a unicorn See also intensional
Other Word Forms
- intentionality noun
- intentionally adverb
- subintentional adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of intentional1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The police department didn’t immediately respond to a request for more information about how they identified the girl as the suspect or if they believe the shooting was intentional or not.
“When a family leaves my room, and they say, ‘When are we going to see you again?’ they’re seeing value in that intentional time dedicated to each student and their family.”
Experts say it’s crucial to be intentional about how you spend and take time to understand the terms of any credit products before signing up.
This spacing issue is made worse because of the increased rotations and movement between the midfield three, an intentional tactical tweak that hasn't yet paid off this season.
That Seu marries the feminine and the spartan in her space feels intentional — a reflection of the dualities that animate her life and work.
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