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Definition of Intent
1. Adjective. Giving or marked by complete attention to. "Wrapped in thought"
Exact synonyms: Absorbed, Captive, Engrossed, Enwrapped, Wrapped
Similar to: Attentive
Derivative terms: Intentness
Similar to: Attentive
Derivative terms: Intentness
2. Noun. An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions. "He made no secret of his designs"
Exact synonyms: Aim, Design, Intention, Purpose
Generic synonyms: End, Goal
Specialized synonyms: Idea, Mind, Cross-purpose, Final Cause, Sake, View, Will
Derivative terms: Aim, Design, Design, Design, Intend, Purpose
Generic synonyms: End, Goal
Specialized synonyms: Idea, Mind, Cross-purpose, Final Cause, Sake, View, Will
Derivative terms: Aim, Design, Design, Design, Intend, Purpose
3. Noun. The intended meaning of a communication.
Exact synonyms: Purport, Spirit
Generic synonyms: Import, Meaning, Significance, Signification
Derivative terms: Intend, Purport
Generic synonyms: Import, Meaning, Significance, Signification
Derivative terms: Intend, Purport
Definition of Intent
1. a. Closely directed; strictly attentive; bent; -- said of the mind, thoughts, etc.; as, a mind intent on self-improvement.
2. n. The act of turning the mind toward an object; hence, a design; a purpose; intention; meaning; drift; aim.
Definition of Intent
1. Noun. The purpose of something that is intended. ¹
2. Noun. (legal) The state of someone’s mind at the time of committing an offence. ¹
3. Adjective. Firmly fixed or concentrated on something. ¹
4. Adjective. Engrossed. ¹
5. Adjective. Unwavering from a course of action. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Intent
1. a purpose [n -S]