intentional
adjective
in·ten·tion·al
in-ˈten(t)-shə-nᵊl 
-ˈtench-nəl
2
a
: of or relating to epistemological intention
b
: having external reference
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Examples of intentional in a Sentence
an intentional and premeditated killing
I apologize for the omission of your name from the list. It was not intentional.
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This show is talking about God in a very real, intentional way.
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Alain Hunkins, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
This intentional choice suggests that his usual aggressive handshake is a conscious tactic rather than an unconscious habit.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
This show is talking about God in a very real, intentional way.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
Designing at the crossroads between African and Black American life gives Boakye a deeper appreciation of the cultural connections and pushes him to be intentional with his production.
—Essence, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Intentional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intentional. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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intentional
adjective
in·ten·tion·al
in-ˈtench-nəl
-ˈten-chən-ᵊl
: done by intention : not accidental
Legal Definition
intentional
adjective
in·ten·tion·al
in-ˈten-chə-nəl
: done with intent
an intentional tort
intentional discrimination
intentionally
adverb
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