Intenzionale



Example: La distruzione del documento è stata chiaramente intenzionale.

Definition


"Intenzionale" describes an action or behavior done deliberately or on purpose, showing clear intention behind it. For example, in the phrase "La distruzione del documento è stata chiaramente intenzionale," it means the destruction was not accidental but consciously planned.

Etymology


The word "intenzionale" comes from the Italian adjective derived from the Latin 'intentio,' meaning 'a stretching out' or 'purpose.' It reflects the idea of directing one's mind or will toward a specific aim or goal, highlighting deliberate intention. Did you know that the root 'intentio' also gives us the English word 'intention'?

Learn to use this word actively


"Intenzionale" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 120 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Italian as the language you want to learn.

Create a free account