in·ten·tion·al·i·ty \ə̇n.ˌtenchəˈnaləd.ē\noun (-es) Etymology: Medieval Latin intentionalitat-, intentionalitas, from intentionalis intentional + Latin -itat-, -itas -ity : the quality or state of being intentional; specifically: the characteristic of being conscious of intending an object < three forms of intentionality or objective reference, idea, judgment, and desire — Vivian J. McGill >