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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Now based in New York, Curry was flying in and out of LA every 10 days for months because every detail of Firecracker’s suit is intentional, right down to the zip pull at the back.
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Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 4 July 2024
Further, the room's tech details are intentional and well thought out.
—Wendy Altschuler, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2024
The current separation between the games and Blumhouse studio stories was intentional, said Wood, who serves as president of Blumhouse Games.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2024
Studies have found that movement — and its more challenging and intentional cousin, exercise — is not only beneficial for physical health but is also closely associated with mental status and mood.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 29 June 2024
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Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 4 July 2024
Further, the room's tech details are intentional and well thought out.
—Wendy Altschuler, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2024
The current separation between the games and Blumhouse studio stories was intentional, said Wood, who serves as president of Blumhouse Games.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2024
Studies have found that movement — and its more challenging and intentional cousin, exercise — is not only beneficial for physical health but is also closely associated with mental status and mood.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 29 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for intentional
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“Intentional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intentional. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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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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