intentionality

Definitions

The quality of being directed toward an object or having a specific purpose.

The state of being intentional or done with conscious deliberation.

In philosophy, the power of minds to be about, to represent, or to stand for things, properties, and states of affairs.

Examples

The success of the project was a direct result of the team's intentionality in planning every detail.

She approached her daily meditation practice with a sense of intentionality that helped her stay focused throughout the day.

Synonyms

purposefulness deliberateness willfulness volition design aim resolve

Antonyms

unintentionality accidentality inadvertence spontaneity aimlessness chance haphazardness