intention

Meanings

Noun

• The goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions.
• Tension; straining, stretching.
• A stretching or bending of the mind toward an object or a purpose (an intent); closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.
• The object toward which the thoughts are directed; end; aim.
• Any mental apprehension of an object.
• The process of the healing of a wound.

Verb

• To intend.

Origin

• From Middle English entencioun, intention, from Old French entencion, from Latin intentio. Compare intent.