Intent word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "intent" word

[noun] an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs"
[noun] the intended meaning of a communication
[adjective] wholly absorbed as in thought; "deep in thought"; "that engrossed look or rapt delight"; "the book had her totally engrossed"; "enwrapped in dreams"; "so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- Walter de la Mare; "rapt with wonder"; "wrapped in thought"
[adjective] directed with intense concentration; "a fixed stare"; "an intent gaze"

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\In*tent"\, a. [L. intentus, p. p. of intendere. See {Intend}, and cf. {Intense}.] 1. Closely directed; strictly attentive; bent; -- said of the mind, thoughts, etc.; as, a mind intent on self-improvement. 2. Having the mind closely directed to or bent on an object; sedulous; eager in pursuit of an object; -- formerly with to, but now with on; as, intent on business or pleasure. ``Intent on mischief.'' --Milton. Be intent and solicitous to take up the meaning of the speaker. --I. Watts.
\In*tent"\, n. [OE. entent, entente, attention, purpose, OF. entente, F. entente understanding, meaning; a participial noun, fr. F. & OF. entendre. See {Intend}.] The act of turning the mind toward an object; hence, a design; a purpose; intention; meaning; drift; aim. Be thy intents wicked or charitable. --Shak. The principal intent of Scripture is to deliver the ?aws of duties supernatural. --Hooker. {To all intents}, {and purposes}, in all applications or senses; practically; really; virtually; essentially. ``He was miserable to all intents and purpose.'' --L'Estrange. Syn: Design; purpose; intention; meaning; purport; view; drift; object; end; aim; plan.

Synonyms for intent

absorbed, aim, attentive, concentrated, design, engrossed, enwrapped, fixed, intention, purport, purpose, rapt, spirit, wrapped

Related terms: ambition, aspiration, assiduous, attending, committed, decided upon, devout, engrossed, fixed upon, involved, meditating, mindful, objective, open-eyed, perfervid, project, prospectus, significancy, target, totally absorbed, watchful, will

The fun area, different aproach to word »intent«

Let's analyse "intent" as pure text. This string has Six letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: TNETNI. Average typing speed for these characters is 1590 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .. -. - . -. -

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: intent: 9 + 5 = 14, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: intent: 9 + 5 + 2 + 5 + 5 + 2 = 28, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (2)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
T (2)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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