intentionally — done on purpose; deliberately
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: done on purpose; deliberately
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtenʃənəli/
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.
IN (toward) + TENT (stretch and aim) + LY — by drawing the bowstring tight to aim IN toward the red target, the archer released the arrow intentionally.
Working exceptionally late without acting conditionally on praise, the restorer matched the antique gold paint intentionally.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'intentionalis' meaning 'stretched toward' or 'directed toward,' derived from 'intentio' (intention, purpose) combined with the suffix '-alis' (relating to).
Breakdown
in- (toward) + tend (stretch) + -tion (noun suffix) + -al (relating to) + -ly (adverb) = intentionally
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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