intentional

Everyday

Intentional means done on purpose, deliberately, not by accident. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and school, the difference between intentional and accidental matters: an intentional push is a choice, an accidental bump is not. In sport, an intentional foul gets a bigger punishment. In law and ethics, intention changes how wrong an act is. Being intentional can also be positive, like intentional kindness.

Examples

• Was the trip intentional or an accident? tree →
• The referee gave a red card for an intentional handball. tree →
• The spelling mistake was intentional, to make the joke work. tree →
• Intentional kindness can make someone's day. tree →
• The teacher asked if the damage was intentional. tree →
• The fire was intentional, said the police. tree →

Note

Adverb: intentionally. Opposite: unintentional or accidental. Noun: intention.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Westcott says old writers hid secrets on purpose by using word-puzzles, such as emet (truth). In the primary lessons: In everyday life and school, the difference between intentional and accidental matters: an intentional push is a choice, an accidental bump is not. In sport, an intentional foul gets a bigger punishment. In law and ethics, intention changes how wrong an act is. Being intentional can also be positive, like intentional kindness.

Examples

• Many ancient authors added intentional blinds, such as forming the Triad of A.M.T., Ameth, truth ; and of AMN, Amen. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →
• The Seven Heavens and the Seven Earths are printed with errors, and I believe intentional mistakes, in many occult ancient books. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →

Note

Adverb: intentionally. Opposite: unintentional or accidental. Noun: intention.