Intentionally: meaning, definitions and examples
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intentionally
[ ษชnหtษnส(ษ)n(ษ)li ]
acting with a specific purpose
Done on purpose; deliberately. In a way that is planned or intended. In a way that is not accidental.
Synonyms
deliberately, knowingly, purposefully
Examples of usage
- She had intentionally left her phone at home to avoid distractions during the meeting.
- He spoke slowly and intentionally to make sure everyone understood his point.
done with a clear purpose
Done with a clear intention or purpose. Planned and premeditated. Not accidental.
Synonyms
calculated, deliberate, purposeful
Examples of usage
- The artist painted the mural with intentionally bold strokes.
- Her choice of words was intentionally provocative to spark a debate.
Translations
Translations of the word "intentionally" in other languages:
๐ต๐น intencionalmente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคจเคฌเฅเคเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช absichtlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ sengaja
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะฒะผะธัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ celowo
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๅณ็ใซ (ใใจใฆใใซ)
๐ซ๐ท intentionnellement
๐ช๐ธ intencionalmente
๐น๐ท kasten
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณ ์๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนู ูุตุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ รบmyslnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ รบmyselne
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ๆๅฐ (gรนyรฌ de)
๐ธ๐ฎ namerno
๐ฎ๐ธ viljandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำะดะตะนั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแฎ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qษsdษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ intencionalmente
Etymology
The word 'intentionally' is derived from the noun 'intention,' which comes from the Latin word 'intentio,' meaning 'a stretching towards, purpose.' The adverb form 'intentionally' first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century. It is used to describe actions or behaviors that are done with a specific purpose or deliberate intent.
See also: intend, intended, intending, intentioned, superintendent, unintended, unintentionally.