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adjective in·ten·tion·al \in-ˈtench-nəl, -ˈten(t)-shə-nəl\

Definition of intentional

  1. 1 :  done by intention or design :  intended intentional damage

  2. 2a :  of or relating to epistemological intentionb :  having external reference

intentionality

play \in-ˌten(t)-shə-ˈna-lə-tē\ noun

intentionally

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Examples of intentional in a sentence

  1. an intentional and premeditated killing

  2. I apologize for the omission of your name from the list. It was not intentional.

Circa 1677

First Known Use of intentional

circa 1677

intentional Synonyms

Synonyms
conscious, deliberate, intended, knowing, purposeful, purposive, set, voluntary, willed, willful (or wilful), witting
Antonyms
nondeliberate, nonpurposive, unintentional
Related Words
designed, planned; conscious; advised, calculated, considered, measured, reasoned, studied, thoughtful, weighed; premeditated, premeditative, prepense; discretionary, elective, optional, volunteer
Near Antonyms
inadvertent, unwitting; accidental, chance, haphazard, hit-or-miss, incidental, random; aimless, desultory, purposeless; abrupt, impetuous, sudden; coerced, forced, involuntary; compulsory, mandatory, necessary, nonelective, obligatory, ordered, required; casual; extemporaneous, impromptu, impulsive, instinctive, spontaneous, unforced, unpremeditated

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

INTENTIONAL Defined for English Language Learners

intentional

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adjective in·ten·tion·al \in-ˈtench-nəl, -ˈten(t)-shə-nəl\

Definition of intentional for English Language Learners

  • : done in a way that is planned or intended

INTENTIONAL Defined for Kids

intentional

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adjective in·ten·tion·al \in-ˈten-shə-nəl\

Definition of intentional for Students

  1. :  done in a deliberate way :  not accidental an intentional error

intentionally

adverb

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intentional

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adjective in·ten·tion·al \in-ˈten-chə-nəl\

Legal Definition of intentional

  1. :  done with intent an intentional tort intentional discrimination

intentionally

adverb

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