intent

Meanings

Noun

• A purpose; something that is intended.
• The state of someone’s mind at the time of committing an offence.

Adjective

• Firmly fixed or concentrated on something.
• Engrossed.
• Unwavering from a course of action.

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.