Added 7 October 2026
intent
/ɪnˈtɛnt/ noun
In Latin: intentus Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about intent at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions.
his intent was to provide a new translation
- The intended meaning of a communication.
adjective
Origin
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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