intentional Meaning & Definition
What Does Intentional Mean?
Intentional is an adjective that means done by intention or design. It can also mean of or relating to epistemological intention.
Intentional in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /in-ˈten(t)-sh(ə-)nəl/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Synonyms | deliberate, wilful and knowing |
| Antonyms | unintentional, undesigned and nondeliberate |
| Comparative / superlative | more intentional, most intentional |
| First known use | 1677 |
Intentional Definition (Adjective)
- done by intention or design : intended
intentional damage
- of or relating to epistemological intention
- having external reference
Synonyms of Intentional
Antonyms of Intentional
Intentional in a Sentence
intentional damage
I'm fairly sure that your accidental cutting down of my rosebush was really intentional
Word Forms & Grammar
in·ten·tion·al·i·ty noun
intentional
intentionalities
intentionality
intentionally
intentional (comparative more intentional, superlative most intentional)
intentional (plural intentionals)
Words That Rhyme With Intentional
Origin of Intentional
Borrowed from Medieval Latin intentiōnālis, from intentiō + -ālis. By surface analysis, intention + -al.
First Known Use
circa 1677
How Do You Say Intentional?
The standard pronunciation of intentional is /in-ˈten(t)-sh(ə-)nəl/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (ten(t)).
Questions People Ask About Intentional
What part of speech is intentional?
Intentional is an adjective.
What is another word for intentional?
You can replace intentional with words such as deliberate, wilful and knowing. See the full list of intentional synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of intentional?
The opposite of intentional can be expressed with words like unintentional, undesigned, nondeliberate and nonpurposive.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of intentional?
The comparative form is more intentional and the superlative form is most intentional.