Intencionat
Example: L'home intencionat reflexiona profundament sobre les seves accions.
Definition
"Intencionat" is an adjective used in philosophy to describe a person or action that is done deliberately or with clear purpose. It implies thoughtful reflection and conscious decision-making, as in 'L'home intencionat reflexiona profundament sobre les seves accions,' meaning the intentional man deeply reflects on his actions.
Etymology
The word "intencionat" comes from the Latin 'intentio,' meaning 'a stretching out, effort, or purpose.' It passed into Catalan through the influence of medieval Latin and Old French. Did you know? The root 'intentio' originally referred to the act of aiming or directing the mind toward something, which perfectly fits the idea of something done intentionally.
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