intentional occurrences

[/ɪnˈtenʃənəl əˈkɜːrənsɪz/]
nounpl: intentional occurrences
ocorrências intencionais
1. Events, incidents, or instances that happen deliberately and on purpose, as a result of conscious decision or planned action
The intentional occurrences in the experiment were carefully documented by the researchers.
As ocorrências intencionais no experimento foram cuidadosamente documentadas pelos pesquisadores.
2. Deliberate happenings or planned events that are set in motion with specific intention or purpose
The coach attributed the team's success to intentional occurrences of strategic plays during the match.
O treinador atribuiu o sucesso do time às ocorrências intencionais de jogadas estratégicas durante a partida.
This term is commonly used in academic, legal, and professional contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English. In Brazil, it is frequently encountered in scientific research, legal documentation, and business reports. The concept emphasizes the distinction between deliberate actions and unintended consequences, which is culturally significant in discussions of responsibility and accountability in Brazilian legal and academic discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
deliberate eventsplanned incidentspurposeful occurrenceswilful happeningsconscious events
Antonyms / Antônimos
accidental occurrencesunintentional eventsunplanned incidentschance happeningscoincidental events

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
ocorrências intencionais
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ocorrências propositais
Alternative common usage in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
acontecimentos de propósito
Colloquial variation commonly used in everyday speech
Portugal
ocorrências intencionais / eventos deliberados
More formal usage; 'eventos deliberados' preferred in academic contexts

Related Words

intentionalitydeliberationpurposefulnesspremeditationwilfulnessconscious action

Related Idioms & Phrases

on purpose
by design
with intention
deliberately planned
a means to an end
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