intentional Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite characterized by conscious design or purpose
    knowing.
    • intentional damage
    • a knowing attempt to defraud
    • a willful waste of time
  2. adjective done or made or performed with purpose and intent
    designed.
    • style...is more than the deliberate and designed creation"- Havelock Ellis
    • games designed for all ages
    • well-designed houses

WordNet


In*ten"tion*al adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. intentionnel.
Definitions
  1. Done by intention or design; intended; designed; as, the act was intentional, not accidental.

Webster 1913