intent

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 Adjective 1.4.1 Translations 1.5 Related terms

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[edit] Etymology

Existing since Middle English, from Old French entent or entente, ultimately from Latin intendere.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ɪnˈtɛnt/

  Rhymes: -ɛnt

[edit] Noun

intent (countable and uncountable; plural intents)

1. The purpose of something that is intended.
2. (law) The state of someone’s mind at the time of committing an offence.

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[edit] Adjective

intent (comparative more intent, superlative most intent)

1. Firmly fixed or concentrated on something.
2. Engrossed.
3. Unwavering from a course of action.

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