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English

intentionally-done

|in-ten-tion-al-ly-done|

B2

/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli dʌn/

deliberate action

Etymology
Etymology Information

'intentionally' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'intentio,' where 'in-' meant 'toward' and 'tendere' meant 'to stretch.' 'Done' comes from Old English 'don,' meaning 'to perform or execute.'

Historical Evolution

'intentio' transformed into the French word 'intention,' and eventually became the modern English word 'intention.' 'Don' evolved into 'done' in Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'intention' meant 'a stretching toward,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'purpose or aim.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

performed with deliberate intent or purpose.

The mistake was not accidentally made; it was intentionally done.

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Last updated: 2025/06/28 13:59