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unintentionality


Meanings
  • Noun

    The absence of intent or purpose.

    - "The unintentionality of the artist's mistake resulted in a beautiful painting."
    - "The unintentionality of the child's question revealed his innocence."

Variants
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unintentional , unintentionally
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'intentionalis' meaning 'having a purpose'.


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  1. Unintentionality is the opposite of intentionality.

  2. The word unintentionality was first used in English in the late 1800s.

  3. Unintentionality is a common theme in Zen Buddhism, which emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and embracing the unexpected.


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  1. Serendipity: The occurrence and discovery of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

  2. Fortuitous: Happening by chance in a happy or beneficial way.


Culture
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Unintentionality is a common theme in literature and art, often used to explore the concept of chance and the unexpected. In literature, unintentionality can be seen in the works of authors such as James Joyce and Vladimir Nabokov, who use it to add depth and complexity to their stories. In art, unintentionality can be seen in the works of artists such as Jackson Pollock and Robert Rauschenberg, who used chance and accident in their creative processes.

How to Memorize "unintentionality"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person who doesn't plan or intend anything. Visualize a blank canvas where events unfold without any preconceived notions.

  2. associate

    - Associate unintentionality with the unexpected, with chance, with accidents.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym U.N.I.T. to remember the meaning of unintentionality: Unplanned, Not Intended, Taken by chance.


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