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.

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, adverb in·tent·ness, noun

Words nearby intent

intensitometer, intensity, intensive, intensive care, intensive care unit, intent, intention, intention movement, intention spasm, intention tremor, intentional

Words related to intentness

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

Example sentences from the Web for intentness

British Dictionary definitions for intentness

intent
/ (ɪnˈtɛnt) /

noun

adjective

firmly fixed; determined; concentrated an 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, adverb intentness, noun

Word Origin for intent

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

Idioms and Phrases with intentness

intent

see to all intents and purposes.