Intent
WordNet
adjective
(1) Giving or marked by complete attention to
"That engrossed look or rapt delight"
"Then wrapped in dreams"
"So intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- Walter de la Mare
"Rapt with wonder"
"Wrapped in thought"
noun
(2) An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
"His intent was to provide a new translation"
"Good intentions are not enough"
"It was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"
"He made no secret of his designs"
(3) The intended meaning of a communication
WiktionaryText
Etymology
Existing since , from entent or entente, ultimately from intendere.
Noun
- The purpose of something that is intended.
- The state of someone’s mind at the time of committing an offence.
Adjective
Related terms
- for all intents and purposes
- intend
- intense
- intently
- to all intents and purposes
- with intent