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Meaning of intentional
Done on purpose, intended to achieve a specific goal or effect.
Etymology of intentional
The word "intentional" originated from the Old French word "ententional", which is derived from the Latin word "intentio", meaning "stretching, straining, or effort", and the suffix "-al", which forms an adjective.
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe actions or decisions that are made with a clear intention or purpose.
Synonyms
deliberate
intentional
willful
purposeful
calculated
conscious
premeditated
planned
intended
meant
designed
voluntary
knowing
aware
deliberate
mindful
thoughtful
considered
measured
intended
purposed
aimed
targeted
focused
directed
goal-oriented
strategic
tactical
preplanned
prearranged
predetermined
conscious
self-conscious
intentional
willful
purposeful
calculated
deliberate
premeditated
planned
intended
meant
designed
voluntary
knowing
aware
mindful
thoughtful
considered
measured
intended
purposed
aimed
targeted
focused
directed.
Definitions
- Done with intention or on purpose, deliberately, consciously.
- Having a clear intention or purpose, deliberate, willful.
- Intended to achieve a specific goal or effect, planned, premeditated.
Usage Examples
- The company made an intentional decision to expand its operations to Asia.
- The artist's use of color was intentional, meant to evoke a specific emotional response.
- The intentional walk was a strategic move by the coach to put pressure on the opposing team.
Antonyms
accidental
unintentional
involuntary
unconscious
unaware
ignorant
unintentional
accidental
incidental
coincidental
unplanned
unpremeditated
spontaneous
impulsive
instinctive
instinctual
unthinking
thoughtless
careless
reckless
haphazard
random
chance
unintentional
accidental
involuntary
unconscious
unaware
ignorant.