Unintentional
Unintentional
Unintentional (pronunciation: /ʌnɪnˈtɛnʃ(ə)n(ə)l/) refers to an action or result that was not planned or intended. The term is often used in the context of medicine and healthcare to describe injuries, poisonings, or other adverse events that occur without any deliberate intent.
Etymology
The term "unintentional" is derived from the prefix "un-", meaning "not", and the word "intentional", which comes from the Latin "intentionem", meaning "a stretching out, straining, exerting, effort, or attention". Thus, "unintentional" essentially means "without effort or attention".
Related Terms
- Accidental: An event that happens by chance or without apparent or deliberate cause.
- Involuntary: Done without will or conscious control.
- Negligence: Failure to take proper care in doing something, often leading to unintentional harm.
- Unintentional injury: An injury that was not intended or planned.
- Unintentional poisoning: A poisoning event that occurs without any deliberate intent.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Unintentional
- Wikipedia's article - Unintentional
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