Absichtsvolle

Absichtsvolle is a German adjective meaning "intentional" or "purposeful." It is used to describe actions, plans, or behaviors that are directed toward a definite aim and carried out with forethought, rather than arising by chance or habit.

Etymology and form: The word is formed from Absicht (intention) plus the suffix -voll, indicating fullness of the quality. The form absichtsvolle agrees with feminine singular nouns (eine absichtsvolle Handlung) and with plural nouns (absichtsvolle Maßnahmen). It is related to absichtlich (deliberately, intentionally) and zielgerichtet (goal-directed), but absichtsvolle emphasizes the presence of a conceived plan or purpose behind the action rather than mere awareness of the act.

Usage: The term appears in philosophy, ethics, and psychology, where it describes goal-directed or planned action. It contrasts with absichtslos or zufällig (accidental) actions and with habitual or reflexive behavior. In literary and academic writing, absichtsvolle Handlungen may be used to stress the moral, strategic, or rational dimension of an agent's conduct. Examples include "eine absichtsvolle Entscheidung treffen" and "absichtsvolles Vorgehen gegenüber einem Problem."

See also: Absicht, Absichtslosigkeit, Absichtlich, Zielgerichtetheit, Intentionalität.