intentional

American  

[in-ten-shuh-nl] / ɪnˈtɛn ʃə 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.

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intentional British  

/ 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

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Related Words

See deliberate.

Other Word Forms

• intentionality noun
• intentionally adverb
• subintentional adjective

Etymology

Origin of intentional

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

Example Sentences

As Ortiz explored drag culture and masculinity, they became more intentional about incorporating Puerto Rican culture into their storytelling.

From Los Angeles Times

Another benefit is how short trips force you to be intentional about how you spend your limited time.

From Los Angeles Times

When you’re cooking, be intentional and be efficient with your time.

From The Wall Street Journal

Golaszewski explains it's not intentional and he's showing that "the truth of grief is that it is banal".

From BBC

“The economy feels a bit miserable right now. And I’m shifting from autopilot to a more intentional strategy.”

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• calculated
• premeditated
• voluntary
• willful