ɪnˈtent n. & adj. --n. (usu.
without article)
intention; a
purpose (with intent to
defraud; my intent to
reach the top;
with evil intent). --adj. 1 (usu. foll. by on) a
resolved; bent;
determined (was intent on succeeding). b attentively occupied (intent on
his books). 2 (esp. of a look) earnest;
eager;
meaningful. øto
all intents
and purposes
practically; virtually. øøintently adv. intentness n. [ME entent f. OF f. L intentus (as INTEND)]