In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
INTENTIONALLY
intentionally, deliberately, designedly, on purpose, purposely, advisedly, by choice, by design
(adverb) with intention; in an intentional manner; “he used that word intentionally”; “I did this by choice”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
intentionally (comparative more intentionally, superlative most intentionally)
In an intentional manner; on purpose.
Antonyms
• unintentionally
Source: Wiktionary
In*ten"tion*al*ly, adv.
Definition: In an intentional manner; with intention; by design; of purpose.
INTENTIONAL
In*ten"tion*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. intentionnel.]
Definition: Done by intention or design; intended; designed; as, the act was intentional, not accidental.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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