intent

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[ in-tent ]
/ ɪnˈtɛnt /
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adjective

firmly or steadfastly fixed or directed, as the eyes or mind: an intent gaze.
having the attention sharply focused or fixed on something: intent on one's job.
determined or resolved; having the mind or will fixed on some goal: intent on revenge.
earnest; intense: an intent person.

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Origin of intent

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1600–10; < Latin intentus taut, intent, past participle of intendere to intend; cf. intense

OTHER WORDS FROM intent

in·tent·ly, adverbin·tent·ness, noun

Words nearby intent

intensitometer, intensity, intensive, intensive care, intensive care unit, intent, intention, intention movement, intention spasm, intention tremor, intentional
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Words related to intentness

labor, energy, activity, enterprise, concentration, thinking, mind, scrutiny, thought, consideration, debate, earnestness, solemnity, gravity, sincerity, perseverance, eagerness, zest, diligence, ardor

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British Dictionary definitions for intentness

intent
/ (ɪnˈtɛnt) /

noun

adjective

firmly fixed; determined; concentratedan intent look
(postpositive; usually foll by on or upon) having the fixed intention (of); directing one's mind or energy (to)intent on committing a crime

Derived forms of intent

intently, adverbintentness, noun

Word Origin for intent

C13 (in the sense: intention): from Late Latin intentus aim, intent, from Latin: a stretching out; see intend
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Idioms and Phrases with intentness

intent

see to all intents and purposes.

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