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intent.

Something that is intended.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɪnˈtɛnt/Received-Pronunciation
  1. Something that is intended.

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

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

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.

adj/ɪnˈtɛnt/Received-Pronunciation
  1. Firmly fixed or concentrated on something.

    a mind intent on self-improvement
  2. Engrossed.

  3. Unwavering from a course of action.

Where this word comes from

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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