intentional
UK/in'tenʃәnәl/US
GREB2
Definitions
adj.
Done on purpose; deliberate rather than accidental
故意的，有意的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedintentionnot, opposite of
+
-alstretch, extend
=intentional
intention + -al (adjective) = "relating to intention," i.e. done with intent, on purpose. Transparent derivative of intention.
Common Collocations
- 1.intentional act故意的行为
- 2.intentional choice有意的选择
- 3.intentional damage故意损坏
Example Sentences
- 1.
The damage was clearly intentional, not an accident.
- 2.
She made an intentional choice to slow down her life.