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English

intentionally-supplied

|in-ten-tion-al-ly-sup-plied|

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/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli səˈplaɪd/

deliberately provided

Etymology
Etymology Information

'intentionally' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'intentio,' where 'in-' meant 'toward' and 'tendere' meant 'to stretch.' 'Supplied' comes from Latin 'supplere,' where 'sub-' meant 'under' and 'plere' meant 'to fill.'

Historical Evolution

'Intentio' transformed into the Old French word 'intencion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'intention.' 'Supplere' transformed into the Old French word 'souplir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'supply.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'intentionally' meant 'with intention or purpose,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage. 'Supplied' initially meant 'to fill up or complete,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

provided or given with deliberate intent.

The evidence was intentionally-supplied to mislead the investigation.

Synonyms

Antonyms

accidentally-suppliedunintentionally-given

Last updated: 2025/07/16 19:10