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intentionality

Main Entry:: in·ten·tion·al
Pronunciation:: \in-ˈtench-nəl, -ˈten(t)-shə-n^əl\
Function:: adjective
Date:: circa 1677

1: done by intention or design : intended <intentional damage>2 a: of or relating to epistemological intention b: having external reference

synonyms see voluntary

— in·ten·tion·al·i·ty

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\-ˌten(t)-shə-ˈna-lə-tē\ noun

— in·ten·tion·al·ly

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\in-ˈtench-nə-lē, -ˈten(t)-shə-n^əl-ē\ adverb

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