intentionality
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/ɪnˌtɛnʃəˈnælɪti/
purposeful action
Etymology
Etymology Information
'intentionality' originates from the Latin word 'intentionalitas', where 'intentio' meant 'a stretching out' or 'purpose'.
Historical Evolution
'intentionalitas' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'intentionality', and eventually became the modern English word 'intentionality'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a stretching out or purpose', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being deliberate or purposeful'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being deliberate or purposeful.
The intentionality of her actions was clear to everyone.
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