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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIntent
/ɪnˈtɛnt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A determination to act in a certain way; a purpose or goal.
"Her intent to improve her skills was evident in her dedication to practice." - 2
The purpose or meaning behind an action or statement.
"The intent of the law is to protect the rights of individuals."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'intent' originates from the Latin 'intentus', meaning 'stretched out, aimed at', which evolved through Old French 'entent' in the 14th century. Its meaning has shifted from a physical aim to a mental determination or purpose.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Intent" is said worldwide
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Intention
Transliteration: ɛ̃.tɑ̃.sjɔ̃
"Son intention est de réussir."
Absicht
Transliteration: ˈap.zɪçt
"Ihre Absicht ist es, zu gewinnen."
Intenzione
Transliteration: in.ten.ˈtsjo.ne
"La sua intenzione è chiara."
Intención
Transliteration: in.tenˈθjon
"Su intención es ayudar."
Intenção
Transliteration: ĩ.tẽ.ˈsɐ̃w
"A intenção dela é clara."
इरादा
Transliteration: irāda
"उसका इरादा स्पष्ट है।"
意图
Transliteration: yìtú
"她的意图很明确。"
의도
Transliteration: uido
"그의 의도는 분명하다."
意図
Transliteration: ito
"彼の意図は明確です。"
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