intended — planned or meant to happen; designed for a particular purpose
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: planned or meant to happen; designed for a particular purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtendɪd/
Example Sentences
- The joke had the intended effect - everyone burst out laughing.
- My intended workout routine lasted exactly one day before I gave up.
- The intended 5-minute bathroom break turned into a 30-minute social media scroll.
intended
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈtendɪd/]
planned or meant to happen; designed for a particular purpose
The gift was intended for his mother, not his sister.
The intended walls were extended and successfully defended!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'intendere', originally meaning 'to aim an arrow' or 'to stretch towards a goal'. The word carries a metaphorical sense of directing one's mind or attention toward a specific purpose, much like drawing a bowstring to aim an arrow at a target.
Breakdown
in- (toward) + -tendere (to stretch, extend, aim). The prefix 'in-' denotes direction toward a goal, while 'tendere' means to stretch or extend, creating the sense of purposefully directing attention or effort.
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📝Examples
“The joke had the intended effect - everyone burst out laughing.”
“My intended workout routine lasted exactly one day before I gave up.”
“The intended 5-minute bathroom break turned into a 30-minute social media scroll.”
“This medicine is intended for external use only.”
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