intentionality
nounUK /ɪnˌtɛnʃəˈnæləti/
US /ɪnˌtɛnʃəˈnæləti/
Intentionality is when you do something on purpose and mean to do it.
The teacher praised the intentionality behind her careful work.
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2. In philosophy, intentionality is the way our minds point to or are about things, like when you think about a cat.
Philosophers study intentionality to understand how thoughts can be about objects.
3. In law, intentionality means that a person acted with a clear plan or purpose.
The judge considered the intentionality of the act before deciding the punishment.
4. In psychology, intentionality is the quality of being aware of what you are doing and why.
The study measured intentionality in children's play.