intentional
/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/adjective★Intermediate— done on purpose
general
done deliberately or on purpose
His intentional silence during the meeting was noticed by everyone.
He chose not to speak on purpose, and people noticed.
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Often used to describe actions that are clearly deliberate, not accidental.
Collocations
intentional mistakean error made on purposeintentional omissionsomething left out deliberatelyintentional acta deliberate action
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Positive vs. Negative Use
Intentional can describe both good (e.g., intentional kindness) and bad (e.g., intentional harm) actions.
⚡Gold Rule
Legal Context
In legal contexts, 'intentional' often implies criminal intent or negligence.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'intentional', from Latin 'intentio' (purpose) + '-al' (suffix forming adjectives).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used in both positive and negative contexts, depending on the situation.
Word Breakdown
intent
purpose or aim
root-ional
relating to or characterized by
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