intentness

Variant of intent

intent definition

in·tent (in tent′; for n., also in′tent′)

adjective

  1. firmly directed or fixed; earnest; intense an intent look
    1. having the mind or attention firmly directed or fixed; engrossed intent on his studies
    2. strongly resolved intent on going

Etymology: L intentus, pp. of intendere: see intend

noun

  1. an act or instance of intending
  2. something intended; specif.,
    1. a purpose; object; aim
    2. meaning or import
  3. 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:

intent Idioms

to all intents and purposes

in almost every respect; practically; virtually

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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