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

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

3. Noun. The intended meaning of a communication.
Exact synonyms: Purport, Spirit
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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Intent

intensity of sound
intensive
intensive-care
intensive care
intensive care unit
intensive care units
intensive management
intensive properties
intensive psychotherapy
intensively
intensiveness
intensivenesses
intensives
intensivist
intensivists
intent (current term)
intent on(p)
intentation
intention
intention spasm
intention tremor
intentional
intentional grounding
intentional replantation
intentional walk
intentional walks
intentionalism
intentionalist
intentionalistic

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