intentional — done on purpose; deliberate
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: done on purpose; deliberate
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtenʃənl/
Example Sentences
- His intentional yawn during the boring meeting was so obvious that everyone noticed.
- The artist made intentional imperfections to give the painting character.
- She gave him an intentional wink to let him know she was joking.
intentional
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈtenʃənl/]
done on purpose; deliberate
She made an intentional pause before answering the difficult question.
The archer's intentional shot hit the center of the red target.
The exceptionally careful restorer made an intentional choice to match the antique gold paint perfectly.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'intentionalis', derived from 'intentio' meaning 'a stretching toward' or 'purpose', which comes from 'intendere' (to direct toward). The suffix '-al' was added to form the adjective.
Breakdown
in- (toward) + tend (stretch/direct) + -tion (noun suffix) + -al (adjective suffix) = intentional
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His intentional yawn during the boring meeting was so obvious that everyone noticed.”
“The artist made intentional imperfections to give the painting character.”
“She gave him an intentional wink to let him know she was joking.”
“My cat's intentional destruction of my homework was the most creative excuse ever.”
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