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[in-tent] /ɪnˈtɛnt/
adjective
1.
firmly or steadfastly fixed or directed, as the eyes or mind:
an intent gaze.
2.
having the attention sharply focused or fixed on something:
intent on one's job.
3.
determined or resolved; having the mind or will fixed on some goal:
intent on revenge.
4.
earnest; intense:
an intent person.
Origin
1600-10; < Latin intentus taut, intent, past participle of intendere to intend; cf. intense
Related forms
intently, adverb
intentness, noun
Synonyms
1, 2. concentrated. 3. resolute, set.
Antonyms
3. irresolute.
British Dictionary definitions for intentness

intent

/ɪnˈtɛnt/
noun
1.
something that is intended; aim; purpose; design
2.
the act of intending
3.
(law) the will or purpose with which one does an act
4.
implicit meaning; connotation
5.
to all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes; virtually
adjective
6.
firmly fixed; determined; concentrated: an intent look
7.
(postpositive; usually foll by on or upon) having the fixed intention (of); directing one's mind or energy (to): intent on committing a crime
Derived Forms
intently, adverb
intentness, noun
Word Origin
C13 (in the sense: intention): from Late Latin intentus aim, intent, from Latin: a stretching out; see intend
Word Origin and History for intentness

intent

n.

"purpose," early 13c., from Old French entente, from Latin intentus "a stretching out," in Late Latin "intention, attention," noun use of past participle of intendere "stretch out, lean toward, strain," literally "to stretch out" (see intend).

adj.

"very attentive," late 14c., from Latin intentus "attentive, eager, waiting, strained," past participle of intendere "to strain, stretch" (see intend). Related: Intently.

Idioms and Phrases with intentness

intent

see: to all intents and purposes