intentional

• Décrit quelque chose qui est fait délibérément ou avec une intention consciente, y compris le caractère volontaire d'une action ou d'un comportement.

Describes something that is done on purpose or deliberately.

1. Done on purposeB2formal

   Characterized by conscious design or purpose; done deliberately.

   intentionnel

   • His comment was intentional and not a mistake.
   • The artist made an intentional choice to use bright colors.
   • She gave an intentional pause to emphasize her point.

   Synonymescalculatedconsciousdeliberateintendedknowingpremeditatedpurposefulstudiedvoluntary

   Antonymesaccidentalchancefortuitousinadvertentincidentalunintentionalunplannedunwitting

2. Performed with purposeB2formal

   Done or made with a specific aim or intent in mind.

   Intentionnel

   • The delay was intentional to allow more time for review.
   • His actions were intentional and carefully planned.
   • The design was intentional to maximize efficiency.

   Synonymescalculatedconsciousdeliberateintendedpremeditatedpurposefulvoluntary

   Antonymesaccidentalinadvertentunintentionalunplannedunpremeditated