Intent
/ɪnˈtɛnt/noun
A determination to act in a certain way or to achieve a specific goal.
Did you know?The ancient roots of 'intent' connect to the idea of 'stretching' one's mind or willpower, revealing how focused thought can manifest reality.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ten(ǝ)
“to stretch, to extend”
Latin
Latin
intendere
“to stretch toward, to aim at”
Old French
Old French
entendre
“to intend, to understand”
Middle English
Middle English
entent
“a purpose, intention”
Modern English
English
intent
“a purpose or design, focus of the mind”