intentness

adjective

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

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