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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Creating a culture that prioritizes mental health requires an intentional, well-developed, and consistently implemented strategy.
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This is why cultivating and strengthening intentional friendships is essential, and Meghan Watson, psychotherapist, agrees.
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But with a few intentional whites and creams, our editors also prove that calming neutrals will never go out of style.
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The setting: Dolly may order her funnel cake to her tour bus, but I was struck by how intentional even the location of the funnel cake booth is.
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Richard Hobbs, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
This is why cultivating and strengthening intentional friendships is essential, and Meghan Watson, psychotherapist, agrees.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 9 Jan. 2025
But with a few intentional whites and creams, our editors also prove that calming neutrals will never go out of style.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
The setting: Dolly may order her funnel cake to her tour bus, but I was struck by how intentional even the location of the funnel cake booth is.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Intentional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intentional. Accessed 18 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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