non-intentional
|non-in-ten-tion-al|
B2
/nɒn-ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/
(intentional)
on purpose
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-intentional' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'intentional' from Latin 'intentio', meaning 'a stretching out, purpose'.
Historical Evolution
'intentional' evolved from the Latin word 'intentionalis', which was adapted into Middle English as 'intencion', eventually becoming 'intentional'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'intentional' meant 'a stretching out, purpose', but over time it evolved to mean 'done on purpose'. Adding 'non-' negates this meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not done on purpose or with intent.
The damage was non-intentional, as he didn't see the vase.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45