"intensionally" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more intensionally [comparative], most intensionally [superlative]
Etymology: From intensional + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|intensional|ly}} intensional + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} intensionally (comparative more intensionally, superlative most intensionally)
  1. (philosophy) With respect to intension. Categories (topical): Philosophy Related terms: intensional, intensionality
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