intention

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Related terms 1.2.3 Translations 2 Finnish 2.1 Noun

[edit] English

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[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/, SAMPA: /In"tEnS@n/
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[edit] Noun

intention (plural intentions)

1. A course of action that a person intends to follow.

   My intention was to marry a wealthy widow.

2. The goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions

   The intention of this legislation is to boost the economy.

[edit] Derived terms

• intentional
• the road to Hell is paved with good intentions
• well-intentioned

[edit] Related terms

• intend
• intent
• well-intended

[edit] Translations

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[edit] Finnish

[edit] Noun

intention

1. Genitive singular form of intentio.