INTENTIONAL definition: done with intention or on purpose; intended. See examples of intentional used in a sentence.

voluntary, intentional, deliberate, willing mean done or brought about of one's own will. voluntary implies freedom and spontaneity of choice or action without external compulsion.

1. Done deliberately; intended: an intentional slight. See Synonyms at voluntary. 2. Having to do with intention.

The content of a judgment is an intentional object based on norms internal to the act.

Something that is intentional is deliberate. How can I blame him? It wasn't intentional.

Jan 20, 2026 · intentional (comparative more intentional, superlative most intentional) Intended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily.

Definition of intentional adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Intentional is an adjective that describes a behavior or action that is deliberate or done on purpose, with intent or determination to achieve a certain outcome.

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 in•ten•tion•al /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/ adj. done with intention; deliberate; planned: an intentional insult. in•ten•tion•al•ly, adv.: …

Intentional definition: Done deliberately; intended.