— intentionality , n. — intentionally , adv.
/in ten"sheuh nl/ , adj.
1. done with intention or on purpose; intended: an intentional insult.
2. of or pertaining to intention or purpose.
3. Metaphys.
a. pertaining to an appearance, phenomenon, or representation in the mind; phenomenal; representational.
b. pertaining to the capacity of the mind to refer to an existent or nonexistent object.
c. pointing beyond itself, as consciousness or a sign.
[ 1520-30; INTENTION + -AL 1 ]
Syn. 1. designed, planned. See deliberate .
Ant. 1. accidental.