Intendedly

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. In a manner that is purposeful and deliberate
2. Done with a specific aim or goal in mind
3. Executed with an intention that is clear and predetermined

Etymology: "Intendedly" is built from "intended" and the adverb-forming suffix "-ly." The base, "intended," is the past participle of "intend," which came into English from Old French "entendre," meaning to direct one's attention or purpose toward something. The adverb is simply the participle with "-ly" attached, so it describes doing something in a deliberate, purposeful way. Because the formation is so transparent, the word's interest lies mostly in how it sits beside its close relatives. "Intentionally" is the more common choice today, and many readers will find "intendedly" slightly unusual on first sight, since the -ly ending is attached to a participle rather than to a plain adjective. The two words share the same root idea of aiming at a purpose.

Synonyms: deliberately, purposefully, knowingly, consciously, planned

Antonyms: accidentally, unintentionally, inadvertently, unknowingly, randomly