Intentional
Example: His intentional actions showed deep commitment to his beliefs.
Definition
"Intentional" describes actions or behaviors done with purpose and conscious decision, reflecting deliberate planning or thought. In philosophy, "intentional" often relates to the quality of mental states that are directed toward or about something, such as beliefs, desires, or intentions. For example, his intentional actions showed deep commitment to his beliefs.
Etymology
The word "intentional" comes from the Latin 'intentio,' which means 'a stretching out' or 'an aiming at.' It evolved through Old French into English, carrying the meaning of being done on purpose. Did you know? The philosophical use of "intentional" was popularized by Franz Brentano in the 19th century, highlighting the mind's directedness toward objects.
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"Intentional" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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