Intenzionale
Example: La sua intenzionale omissione dei dettagli ha cambiato il significato.
Definition
"Intenzionale" in philosophy describes an action or omission done deliberately with purpose or intention, rather than by accident. It refers to behavior consciously aimed at achieving a specific outcome, as in the example phrase where omission of details was done intentionally to alter meaning.
Etymology
The word "intenzionale" comes from the Latin 'intentio,' meaning 'a stretching out, a purpose or attention.' It evolved through Italian to describe actions done with conscious intention. Did you know? The root 'intentio' is also the source of the English word 'intention,' highlighting a shared linguistic heritage about purposeful acts.
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