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intent

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛnt/

The English word “intent” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Something that is intended.
  2. The state of someone’s mind at the time of committing an offence.

adjective

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

Etymology

Existing since Middle English entente, from Old French entent or entente, ultimately from Latin intentus. Modified later in spelling to align more closely with the Latin word. Compare intention.

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