INTENSION


Meaning of INTENSION in English

■ noun

1》 Logic the internal content of a concept. Often contrasted with extension .

2》 archaic resolution or determination.

Derivatives

~al adjective

~ally adverb

Origin

C17: from L. intensio(n-) , from intendere (see intend ).

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