1. the quality of being intentional; the fact of acting with purpose or deliberate intent
2. in philosophy and cognitive science, the property of mental states or representations of being directed toward or about something; aboutness
Usage: technical; philosophy

Examples

• The intentionality of her actions was clear—she deliberately chose to help her friend.
• The court examined the intentionality behind the defendant's behavior.
• Philosophers debate whether intentionality is a defining feature of consciousness.
• His intentionality in studying every night finally paid off with excellent grades.
• The intentionality of the artist's brushstrokes gave the painting its emotional power.
• Without intentionality, an action cannot be considered truly moral or immoral.