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intentness
in·tent I0180300 (ĭn-tĕnt′)n.1. Something that is intended; an aim or purpose. See Synonyms at intention.2. Law The state of mind necessary for an act to constitute a crime.adj.1. Firmly fixed; concentrated: an intent gaze.2. Having the attention applied; engrossed: The students, intent upon their books, did not hear me enter the room.3. Having the mind and will focused on a specific purpose: was intent on leaving within the hour; are intent upon being recognized.Idiom: for/to all intents and purposes In every practical sense; practically: To all intents and purposes the case is closed.
[Middle English entent, from Old French, from Medieval Latin intentus, from Latin, an extending, from intentus, attentive to, strained, from past participle of intendere, to direct attention; see intend.]
in·tent′ly adv.in·tent′ness n.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | intentness - the quality of being intent and concentrated; "the intentness of his gaze"engrossmentassiduity, assiduousness, concentration - great and constant diligence and attention |
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Synonyms for intentnessnoun the quality of being intent and concentratedSynonymsRelated Words- assiduity
- assiduousness
- concentration
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