intentionally — done on purpose; deliberately
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: done on purpose; deliberately
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtenʃənəli/
Korean meaning: 의도적으로, 일부러
Korean pronunciation: 인**텐**셔널리
Example Sentences
- He intentionally wore mismatched socks to make people laugh.
- The student intentionally answered all questions wrong to protest the unfair test.
- She intentionally avoided eye contact during the awkward conversation.
intentionally
ADVERB//ɪnˈtenʃənəli//
done on purpose; deliberately
He intentionally knocks over his coffee to stall the awkward meeting.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'intentionalis' meaning 'stretched toward' or 'directed toward,' derived from 'intentio' (intention, purpose) combined with the suffix '-alis' (relating to).
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📝Examples
“He intentionally wore mismatched socks to make people laugh.”
“The student intentionally answered all questions wrong to protest the unfair test.”
“She intentionally avoided eye contact during the awkward conversation.”
“The chef intentionally burned the toast to demonstrate what not to do.”
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