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Definition of intentness

intentness

/ɪnˈtɛntnəs/
in · tent · ness
Adverb:intently
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Adjective:intent
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• noun

1

The quality or state of having one's mind or attention closely directed or fixed on something; earnest and absorbed concentration.

Example

"She listened to the cello soloist with an intentness that made her oblivious to the noise outside the concert hall."

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• Nearby Words

intentionally
intentioned
intently
intentness
inter
interact
interaction

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the adjective intent and the suffix -ness. The root derives from the Latin intentus ('stretched out, attentive, eager'), the past participle of intendere ('to stretch out, direct one's attention').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Intentness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/intentness
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