I. in-ˈtent noun
Etymology: Middle English entente, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin intentus, from Latin, act of stretching out, from intendere
Date: 13th century
1.
a. : the act or fact of intending : purpose ; especially : the design or purpose to commit a wrongful or criminal act
admitted wounding him with intent
b. : the state of mind with which an act is done : volition
2. : a usually clearly formulated or planned intention : aim
the director's intent
3.
a. : meaning , significance
b. : connotation 3
Synonyms: see intention
II. adjective
Etymology: Latin intentus, from past participle of intendere
Date: 14th century
1. : directed with strained or eager attention : concentrated
2. : having the mind, attention, or will concentrated on something or some end or purpose
intent on their work
• in·tent·ly adverb
• in·tent·ness noun