intent
intent definition
in·tent (in tent′; for n., also in′tent′)
adjective
- firmly directed or fixed; earnest; intense an intent look
- having the mind or attention firmly directed or fixed; engrossed intent on his studies
- strongly resolved intent on going
Etymology: L intentus, pp. of intendere: see intend
noun
- an act or instance of intending
- something intended; specif.,
- a purpose; object; aim
- meaning or import
- Law one's mental attitude, including purpose, will, determination, etc., at the time of doing an act
Etymology: ME entente, intente < OFr entente & ML intentus, both < L intentus, a stretching out < intendere: see intend
Related Forms:
- intently in·tent′ly adverb
- intentness in·tent′·ness noun
intent Idioms
to all intents and purposes
in almost every respect; practically; virtually
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