intentional
gb/ɪntˈɛnʃənəl/ us/ɪntˈɛnʃənəl/
B2
אנגלית
~ 7800
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
adjective
B2
property
1
done deliberately, not accidental
Done on purpose, not by mistake or accident.
תבנית שימוש:
an intentional [action/act/decision]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse "intentional" with "intense" or "intensive". "Intentional" means "on purpose"; it does not mean "strong" or "very serious". Another common mistake is saying *"It was intentionally"* instead of *"It was intentional"* when using it as an adjective after "be".
מילים נרדפות
deliberate (Very close in meaning; often slightly more formal and common in legal or careful descriptions.)
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planned (Emphasizes that something was arranged in advance, not just that it was not an accident.)
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purposeful (Suggests a clear goal or reason behind the action, sometimes with a positive tone.)
הפכים
accidental (Describes something that happens by chance and not on purpose, the direct opposite idea.)
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unintentional (Directly states that there was no plan or wish to do the action.)
צירופים
intentional harm
|intentional damage
|intentional act
|intentional discrimination
|intentional design
|intentional killing
נושאים
daily_life
|law
|ethics
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- The jury had to decide whether the shooting was intentional or an accident.
- Breaking the window was not intentional; the ball just bounced the wrong way.
- Her comment sounded rude, but I don’t think it was intentional.
- The report shows a pattern of intentional data manipulation over several years.
- He was charged with causing intentional damage to public property.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- It was an intentional mistake to test the system.
- His lie was intentional, and it hurt her.
- The teacher asked if the spill was intentional or not.
- She made an intentional choice to move to a smaller city.
adjective
B2
property
2
purposeful and thoughtful in behavior
Describes a person or way of living where someone thinks carefully and chooses what to do for a clear reason.
תבנית שימוש:
an intentional [person/leader/parent/life]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes use "intentional" only for negative things (like harm) and feel unsure using it for positive ideas such as "an intentional life" or "intentional parenting". In modern English, this sense is common and often has a positive tone of being thoughtful and value-driven.
מילים נרדפות
purposeful (Very close in meaning; often suggests strong direction and motivation.)
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mindful (Stresses being mentally present and aware, often used in wellness and self-help contexts.)
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deliberate (Emphasizes careful thought, sometimes sounding slightly more serious or formal.)
הפכים
careless (Suggests a lack of thought or responsibility, the opposite of thoughtful intentional behavior.)
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random (Implies choices are made without plan or reason, unlike intentional living.)
צירופים
an intentional life
|intentional living
|intentional parenting
|intentional leadership
|be intentional about [something]
|more intentional with my time
נושאים
personal_development
|relationships
|work
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- We’re trying to be more intentional with how we spend our weekends.
- She is a very intentional leader who thinks deeply about every major decision.
- I want to be intentional about the kind of parent I become.
- Their marriage improved when they became intentional about communicating every day.
- He described his move to the countryside as an intentional choice to slow down and simplify his life.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I am trying to be more intentional with my money.
- We need to be intentional about how we use our time.
- She is very intentional in how she talks to her children.
- They live an intentional life, with few things and clear goals.
adjective
technical
C2
property
3
aboutness of mental states (technical)
Used in philosophy and psychology for thoughts and feelings that are about something, like a person, object, or idea.
תבנית שימוש:
an intentional [state/stance/system]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may assume this technical sense is simply about doing something "on purpose". In philosophy and psychology, however, "intentional" is about a mental state being directed toward an object (its "aboutness"), not about whether it was chosen on purpose.
מילים נרדפות
representational (Technical term highlighting that a mental state stands for or represents something else.)
הפכים
non-representational (Describes mental or cognitive phenomena that are not about or directed toward anything.)
צירופים
intentional state
|intentional stance
|intentional system
|intentional content
|intentional object
|intentionality
נושאים
philosophy
|psychology
|science
|education
דוגמאות
- Dennett’s theory treats beliefs as intentional states that can be interpreted from the intentional stance.
- Perception is typically considered an intentional state because it is about objects in the world.
- The book explores how language expresses the intentional content of our mental states.
- Some philosophers argue that consciousness cannot be fully explained in purely intentional terms.
- The distinction between intentional and non-intentional mental phenomena is central to this debate.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- In this class, we will study intentional states like beliefs and desires.
- The professor said that every belief is an intentional mental state because it is about something.
- Philosophers use the word "intentional" in a special way to talk about the mind.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
intentional
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɛnʃənəl/
US/ɪntˈɛnʃənəl/
הברות והטעמה
in - ten - tion - al (4 הברות)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ten)
צורות המילה
Adjective
- Base: intentional
משפחת מילים
Core family
Related words
intent
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unintentional
adjective
unintentionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
intentionality
noun
ביטויים
be intentional about [something]
1/bˈi ɪntˈɛnʃənəl əbˈaʊt sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
act purposefully in a specific area
To think carefully and make clear choices in one part of your life, instead of just doing things without a plan.
דוגמאות
- We need to be intentional about how we use social media.
- She is very intentional about the people she spends time with.
- Try to be intentional about rest, not just work.
intentional community
1/ɪntˈɛnʃənəl kəmjˈunɪti/
fixed phrase
planned community with shared values
A group of people who choose to live together, often in the same place, and share common values, goals, or ways of living.
דוגמאות
- They joined an intentional community focused on sustainable farming.
- The town hosts several intentional communities built around different spiritual traditions.
- Living in an intentional community requires clear agreements and strong communication.
intentional grounding
1/ɪntˈɛnʃənəl ɡɹˈaʊndɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
American football penalty for avoiding a loss
In American football, intentional grounding is a penalty when the quarterback throws the ball away where no receiver can catch it, just to avoid being tackled.
דוגמאות
- The quarterback was flagged for intentional grounding late in the fourth quarter.
- They argued that it wasn’t intentional grounding because a receiver was in the area.
- Intentional grounding cost the team valuable yards and a down.
intentional living
1/ɪntˈɛnʃənəl lˈɪvɪŋ/
fixed phrase
living by conscious, chosen values
A way of life where you make careful choices that match your values and goals, instead of just following habit or pressure.
דוגמאות
- Her blog is all about intentional living and simple habits.
- Intentional living helped him cut out activities that didn’t matter to him.
- They practice intentional living by limiting screens and spending more time outdoors.
intentional tort
1/ɪntˈɛnʃənəl tˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase
technical
deliberate harmful act in civil law
In law, an intentional tort is when someone harms another person on purpose, and the harmed person can ask for money in civil court.
דוגמאות
- Battery and false imprisonment are classic examples of an intentional tort.
- The law firm specializes in cases that involve intentional torts and serious negligence.
- To prove an intentional tort, the plaintiff must show that the defendant meant to do the harmful act.
on purpose
1/ˈɔn pˈɚpəs/
fixed phrase
Intentionally, not accidentally
To do something on purpose means you do it because you want to, not by accident.
דוגמאות
- I didn't break the vase on purpose.
- She left early on purpose so she could avoid traffic.
on purpose
2/ˈɔn pˈɚpəs/
fixed phrase
done deliberately, not by mistake
Done with intention, not by accident.
דוגמאות
- She broke the vase on purpose.
- He left early on purpose to avoid traffic.
on purpose
3/ˈɔn pˈɚpəs/
fixed phrase
deliberately; not by accident
To do something on purpose means to do it intentionally, not by mistake or by chance.
דוגמאות
- You broke my phone on purpose, didn’t you?
- He spilled coffee on his shirt and then joked that he did it on purpose to leave the meeting early.
- She didn’t ignore you on purpose; she just didn’t see your message.