Intent - Definition

adj 1: giving or marked by complete attention to; "that
engrossed look or rapt delight"; "then wrapped in
dreams"; "so intent on this fantastic...narrative that
she hardly stirred"- Walter de la Mare; "rapt with
wonder"; "wrapped in thought" [syn: captive,
absorbed, engrossed, enwrapped, intent,
wrapped]
n 1: an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your
planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new
translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was
created with the conscious aim of answering immediate
needs"; "he made no secret of his designs" [syn: purpose,
intent, intention, aim, design]
2: the intended meaning of a communication [syn: intent,
purport, spirit]