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intentional movement

[ɪn.ˈten.ʃən.əl ˈmuːv.mənt]
nounpl: intentional movements
movimento intencional
1. A deliberate, conscious action or motion performed with a specific purpose or goal in mind
The dancer's intentional movement conveyed emotion to the audience.
O movimento intencional da bailarina transmitiu emoção ao público.
2. In psychology and neuroscience, a motor action that is consciously controlled and directed toward a specific objective
Infants develop intentional movement as they grow and gain motor control.
Os bebês desenvolvem movimento intencional conforme crescem e ganham controle motor.
3. In philosophy, an action or gesture carried out with deliberate intent or purpose
His intentional movement toward the door signaled his desire to leave.
Seu movimento intencional em direção à porta sinalizou seu desejo de partir.
Synonyms
deliberate motionconscious actionpurposeful movementvolitional movementplanned action
Antonyms
involuntary movementreflex actionunintentional motionaccidental movementspontaneous action

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
movimento intencional
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
movimento intencional
Common in academic and medical contexts
Portugal
movimento intencional
Formal and technical usage, particularly in psychology and medicine

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a deliberate move
move with purpose
conscious action
purposeful gesture
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