Simple Definition of intentional

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intentional

adjective

: done in a way that is planned or intended : deliberate
an intentional drug overdose
an intentional and premeditated killing
I apologize for the omission of your name from the list. It was not intentional.

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“Intentional.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/intentional. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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