intentional
UK: ɪnˈtɛnʃ(ə)n(ə)l | US: ɪnˈtɛnʃ(ə)n(ə)l
adj. done with purpose or deliberate intent
adj. relating to or arising from intention
intentional = intent<aim/purpose> + ion<noun suffix> + al<adjective suffix>
- intent: From Latin intentus ("stretched, attentive"), from intendere ("to stretch toward, aim").
- ion: A suffix forming nouns denoting action or condition (e.g., "decision," "creation").
- al: A suffix forming adjectives (e.g., "personal," "natural").
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin intendere ("to stretch toward"), combining in- ("toward") + tendere ("to stretch"). Over time, intentus evolved into "intent" in English, retaining the core idea of purposeful direction. The addition of -ion and -al transformed it into an adjective describing deliberate action.
Her intentional silence spoke louder than words.
The artist’s brushstrokes were slow and intentional.
He made an intentional effort to avoid conflict.
The mistake was not intentional but caused harm nonetheless.
Their intentional disregard for the rules led to penalties.