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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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
Let your words be intentional and your thoughts be clear—especially when involving other people in your mental maze.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
While Middle East consumers continue to be a consistent audience for luxury brands as their intentional spending across categories sustains, Latin America is quietly becoming one of the most promising engines of growth.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Wisconsin law calls for life in prison for a defendant found guilty of first-degree intentional homicide, especially those with criminal enhancements.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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 4 Aug. 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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