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intentional
[ in-ten-shuh-nl ]
adjective
an intentional insult.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms:
- of 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
/ ɪˈɛʃəə /
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
Derived Forms
- ˌٱԳپDzˈٲ, noun
- ˈٱԳپDzԲ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·ٱ·پDz···ٲ [in-ten-sh, uh, -, nal, -i-tee], noun
- ·ٱ·پDz·· adverb
- ܲ··ٱ·پDz· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of intentional1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Part of it was intentional, to take the band in a new direction.
As a master propagandist and expert manipulator of the media and information environment, Donald Trump is very intentional with his strategic messaging.
The filming location was not intentional, López recalled — it was simply the closest subway station to LaVoo’s apartment— but something about that moment feels like kismet now.
And Meghan, despite her very intentional regular mom persona, seems very hit or miss in that charm offensive.
The Tories said it was not intentional that their announcement came on the anniversary.
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