intentional

[ in-ten-shuh-nl ]

adjective

1. done with intention or on purpose; intended:

   an intentional insult.

   Synonyms: planned, designed

   Antonyms: accidental

2. of or relating to intention or purpose.
3. Metaphysics.
   1. pertaining to an appearance, phenomenon, or representation in the mind; phenomenal; representational.
   2. pertaining to the capacity of the mind to refer to an existent or nonexistent object.
   3. pointing beyond itself, as consciousness or a sign.

intentional

/ ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl /

adjective

1. performed by or expressing intention; deliberate
2. of or relating to intention or purpose
3. philosophy
   1. of or relating to the capacity of the mind to refer to different kinds of objects
   2. (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

• inˌtentionˈality, noun
• inˈtentionally, adverb

Other Words From

• in·ten·tion·al·i·ty [in-ten-sh, uh, -, nal, -i-tee], noun
• in·ten·tion·al·ly adverb
• sub·in·ten·tion·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of intentional¹

First recorded in 1520–30; intention + -al ¹

Synonym Study

See deliberate.

Example Sentences

It’s also a test, intentional or not: Just how loyal is the rest of the GOP?

From Salon

However, Mr Bailey said the prosecution's case was that Ms Riaz's injuries were caused by "sustained, persistent, deliberate, and intentional application of severe force".

From BBC

There are some phenomenal tips in there, really intentional stuff.

From Los Angeles Times

A Bumble spokesperson added: “We are committed to innovation and creating a more intentional, relevant, and compatible experience.”

From Slate

“People need support not just in finding matches, but in preparing themselves to be great partners and making more intentional dating decisions,” Kaplan told me.

From Slate

Related Words

• calculated
• premeditated
• voluntary
• willful