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Intent

//ɪnˈtɛnt// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Firmly fixed or concentrated on something.

    "a mind intent on self-improvement"

  2. 2
    Engrossed.
  3. 3
    Unwavering from a course of action.
Adjective
  1. 1
    giving or marked by complete attention to wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Something that is intended. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions wordnet
  3. 3
    The state of someone’s mind at the time of committing an offence. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    the intended meaning of a communication wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

Existing since Middle English entente, from Old French entent or entente, ultimately from Latin intentus. Modified later in spelling to align more closely with the Latin word. Compare intention.

Etymology 2

Existing since Middle English entente, from Old French entent or entente, ultimately from Latin intentus. Modified later in spelling to align more closely with the Latin word. Compare intention.

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