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- [in-tent]
- /ɪnˈtɛnt/
- /ɪn.ˈtent.nəs/
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- [in-tent]
- /ɪnˈtɛnt/
Definitions of intentness word
- adjective intentness firmly or steadfastly fixed or directed, as the eyes or mind: an intent gaze. 1
- adjective intentness having the attention sharply focused or fixed on something: intent on one's job. 1
- adjective intentness determined or resolved; having the mind or will fixed on some goal: intent on revenge. 1
- adjective intentness earnest; intense: an intent person. 1
- noun intentness The condition of being intent. 1
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Origin of intentness
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Latin intentus taut, intent, past participle of intendere to intend; cf. intense
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Parts of speech for Intentness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
intentness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
intentness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intentness
noun intentness
- concentration — Concentration on something involves giving all your attention to it.
- in-thrall — to captivate or charm: a performer whose grace, skill, and virtuosity enthrall her audiences.
- immersion — an act or instance of immersing.
- hang-up — a preoccupation, fixation, or psychological block; complex: His hang-up is trying to outdo his brother.
- fascination — the power or action of fascinating.
Antonyms for intentness
noun intentness
- surrender — to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.
- boredom — Boredom is the state of being bored.
- distraction — the act of distracting.
- disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
- indifference — lack of interest or concern: We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.
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