Main Entry: ¹in·tent

Pronunciation: \in-ˈtent\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English entente, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin intentus, from Latin, act of stretching out, from intendere

Date: 13th century

1 a : the act or fact of intending : purpose; especially : the design or purpose to commit a wrongful or criminal act <admitted wounding him with intent> b : the state of mind with which an act is done : volition
2 : a usually clearly formulated or planned intention : aim <the director's intent>
3 a : meaning, significance b : connotation 3

synonyms see intention