intentionality

Meanings

• noun

  The ability of an entity to act with purpose or intention.

  - "The intentionality of a human being sets them apart from other animals."
  - "The artist's intentionality behind the painting is evident in the details."
  - "The company's intentionality in its marketing strategy led to increased sales."

• noun

  The quality of being about or intended for a particular purpose.

  - "The director's intentionality in casting certain actors for the film."
  - "The intentionality of a gift is to show appreciation and love."
  - "The intentionality of a promise is to create trust and commitment."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

unintentionality

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with intentionality
deliberate , hibernate , mediate , relate

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Variants

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intentional , intentionalities , intentionality

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'intention', meaning 'a bending toward'.

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Trivia

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1. The concept of intentionality was first explored in depth by Immanuel Kant in his work 'Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals'.

2. The word 'intentionality' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

3. Intentionality is a key concept in many Eastern philosophies, such as Buddhism and Taoism.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mens rea: In law, the intentionality or guilty mind of a person committing a crime.

2. Intentional fallacy: The belief that an author's intent can be directly determined from a work of literature.

3. Intentionality of art: The idea that art has a purpose or meaning beyond its physical properties.

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Culture

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Intentionality is a philosophical concept that has been explored in depth by various thinkers, such as Immanuel Kant and Martin Heidegger. It is a central concept in many fields, including ethics, psychology, and philosophy of mind.

How to Memorize "intentionality"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person making a deliberate decision to achieve a goal, such as an athlete training for a marathon.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'purpose' when trying to remember the meaning of 'intentionality'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase like 'Intentionality is the plan, purpose, or goal behind an action' to help remember the definition.

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