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intentional

[ in-ten-shuh-nl ]

adjective

  1. done with intention or on purpose; intended:

    an intentional insult.

    Synonyms: ,

    Antonyms:

  2. of or relating to intention or purpose.
  3. Metaphysics.
    1. pertaining to an appearance, phenomenon, or representation in the mind; phenomenal; representational.
    2. pertaining to the capacity of the mind to refer to an existent or nonexistent object.
    3. pointing beyond itself, as consciousness or a sign.


intentional

/ ɪˈɛʃəə /

adjective

  1. performed by or expressing intention; deliberate
  2. of or relating to intention or purpose
  3. philosophy
    1. of or relating to the capacity of the mind to refer to different kinds of objects
    2. (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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌٱԳپDzˈٲ, noun
  • ˈٱԳپDzԲ, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·ٱ·پDz···ٲ [in-ten-sh, uh, -, nal, -i-tee], noun
  • ·ٱ·پDz·· adverb
  • ܲ··ٱ·پDz· adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of intentional1

First recorded in 1520–30; intention + -al 1
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These people, it was clear, were intentional about the capital D-design of everything in their lives, from their jackets to their salt and pepper shakers.

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“It was a hot pot and it made a lot of sense. It was very intentional. We’re coming together again and not eating in isolated bubbles. We’re all sharing from the same plate again.”

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It wasn’t until “Rose’s Turn” that I realized — with the force of a crushing epiphany — that all of this was intentional.

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“I know that I'm an overspender, so I try to put intentional barriers in my way to prevent impulse purchases,” she said.

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Detectives determined the injury was self-inflicted and are investigating if it was intentional or accidental.

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