Intencional
Example: A decisão intencional do juiz afetou o resultado final.
Definition
"Intencional" describes actions or decisions made deliberately with a specific purpose or intention in mind, especially in philosophical contexts where the focus is on the willful and conscious nature of the act, as in the example: 'The judge's intentional decision affected the final outcome.'
Etymology
The word "intencional" comes from the Latin 'intentio,' meaning 'a stretching out' or 'aim,' reflecting the idea of directing one's mind toward a goal. Did you know? The term evolved to emphasize purposeful willfulness, which fits perfectly with its philosophical use today.
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