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 \-ˌten(t)-shə-ˈna-lə-tē\ noun

— in·ten·tion·al·ly \in-ˈtench-nə-lē, -ˈten(t)-shə-n^əl-ē\ adverb