intentionalism

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Synonyms: intensionalism, intentionalist, intentionality, intuitionalism, internationalism

Antonyms: intensionalism, intentionalist, intentionality, intuitionalism, internationalism

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Noun

1. The theory that the [[meaning]] of any [[text]] is determined by the [[intention]]s of its [[author]], whether [[stated]] or not.
2. {{lb|en|psychology}} {{synonym of|en|act psychology}}.
3. {{lb|en|history}} The theory that the [[Holocaust]] was the result of a [[preconceive]]d plan and decision by {{w|Adolf Hitler}}.

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