1. in a way that is done deliberately or on purpose
Usage: often confused with ‘intentionally’
2. in logic and philosophy, relating to the internal content or meaning of a concept rather than its extension
Usage: technical; philosophy; logic

Examples

• She acted intensionally to achieve her goal.
• The philosopher examined the concept intensionally rather than extensionally.
• He intensionally chose the more difficult path.
• The term was defined intensionally by its essential properties.
• They intensionally avoided discussing the controversial topic.
• In logic, properties can be understood intensionally or extensionally.