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intentional
adjective in·ten·tion·al \in-ˈtench-nəl, -ˈten(t)-shə-nəl\
: done in a way that is planned or intended
Full Definition of INTENTIONAL
2
a : of or relating to epistemological intention b : having external reference
— in·ten·tion·al·i·ty \-ˌten(t)-shə-ˈna-lə-tē\ noun
— in·ten·tion·al·ly \in-ˈtench-nə-lē, -ˈten(t)-shə-nəl-ē\ adverb
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First Known Use of INTENTIONAL
circa 1677
Related to INTENTIONAL
- Synonyms
- conscious, deliberate, intended, knowing, purposeful, purposive, set, voluntary, willed, willful (or wilful), witting
- Antonyms
- nondeliberate, nonpurposive, unintentional
Synonym Discussion of INTENTIONAL
voluntary, intentional, deliberate, willing mean done or brought about of one's own will. voluntary implies freedom and spontaneity of choice or action without external compulsion <a voluntary confession>. intentional stresses an awareness of an end to be achieved <the intentional concealment of vital information>. deliberate implies full consciousness of the nature of one's act and its consequences <deliberate acts of sabotage>. willing implies a readiness and eagerness to accede to or anticipate the wishes of another <willing obedience>.
Rhymes with INTENTIONAL
INTENTIONALLY Defined for Kids
intentional
adjective in·ten·tion·al \in-ˈten-shə-nəl\
Definition of INTENTIONAL for Kids
: done in a deliberate way : not accidental <an intentional error>
— in·ten·tion·al·ly adverb
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