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intentional

/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/
English Definition
adj. done on purpose; deliberate
中文释义
故意的,蓄意的
Example Sentence

The architect's use of natural light was intentional, designed to reduce the building's energy consumption.

建筑师对自然光的运用是有意的,旨在减少建筑的能源消耗。

Synonyms
deliberate premeditated purposeful
Antonyms
accidental unintentional
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “intentional”?

  1. A Able to cause an explosion or likely to explode
  2. B Not able to be cured or healed
  3. C Done on purpose; deliberate
  4. D Widespread, not specific; n. commander
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C — Done on purpose; deliberate. “intentional” means done on purpose; deliberate.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “done on purpose; deliberate”?

  1. A incurable
  2. B intentional
  3. C general
  4. D explosive
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B — intentional. “intentional” means done on purpose; deliberate.

Common questions about “intentional”

What does “intentional” mean?

intentional — done on purpose; deliberate. In Chinese: 故意的,蓄意的.

How do you pronounce “intentional”?

intentional is pronounced /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/.

How is “intentional” used in a sentence?

The architect's use of natural light was intentional, designed to reduce the building's energy consumption. (建筑师对自然光的运用是有意的,旨在减少建筑的能源消耗。)

What are synonyms for “intentional”?

deliberate, premeditated, purposeful — all close in meaning to intentional (done on purpose; deliberate).

What is the opposite of “intentional”?

accidental, unintentional — each the opposite of intentional (done on purpose; deliberate).

Is “intentional” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. intentional is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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