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
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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Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Pumpkin spice and everything nice—here’s how kitchen witchery can make your home feel more intentional and magical this autumn.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
After his 4-for-4 start to the game, the three-time MVP was the recipient of four intentional walks and one traditional walk.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Netflix has also been intentional about the rollout for the title.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Intentional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intentional. Accessed 4 Nov. 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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