Intent: meaning, definitions and examples

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intent

[ ɪnˈtɛnt ]

^{Context #1}

mental

A purpose or goal that is intended.

Synonyms

aim, goal, purpose

Examples of usage

Her intent was to finish the race in under 2 hours.
His intent was to learn a new language before the end of the year.

^{Context #2}

formal

Having the mind, attention, or will concentrated on something or some end or purpose.

Synonyms

concentrated, determined, focused

Examples of usage

She was intent on winning the competition.
Their intent focus led to success in their project.

Translations

Translations of the word "intent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intenção

🇮🇳 इरादा

🇩🇪 Absicht

🇮🇩 niat

🇺🇦 намір

🇵🇱 zamiar

🇯🇵 意図

🇫🇷 intention

🇪🇸 intención

🇹🇷 niyet

🇰🇷 의도

🇸🇦 نية

🇨🇿 úmysl

🇸🇰 zámer

🇨🇳 意图

🇸🇮 namen

🇮🇸 ætlan

🇰🇿 ниет

🇬🇪 განზრახვა

🇦🇿 niyyət

🇲🇽 intención

Word origin

The word 'intent' comes from the Latin word 'intentus', which means 'stretched out, intent, eager, zealous'. The term has evolved over time to encompass the idea of purpose, goal, or focus. In English, 'intent' has been used since the late 14th century to denote a mental attitude or determination towards a specific goal or purpose.