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intent

//ɪnˈtɛnt//

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Adjective

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

Note for intent

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Forms

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural
intents

Adjective

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

Comparative
more intent
Superlative
most intent

Definitions

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

  1. 1.Something that is intended.

  2. 2.The state of someone’s mind at the time of committing an offence.

Adjective

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

  1. 1.Firmly fixed or concentrated on something.

    • Uruguay were quick to the ball, strong in the tackle and seemed intent on showing they were a better team than had been apparent in their defeat to Costa Rica.

  2. 2.Engrossed.

  3. 3.Unwavering from a course of action.

Frequency

Overall

Uncommon· #3891

By learning goal

Everyday conversation
Rare
General reading & writing
Uncommon
Academic
Rare
Literature
Rare

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Word family

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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