Definition of Intent

Noun: intent in'tent

An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
"his intent was to provide a new translation";
- purpose, intention, aim, design
The intended meaning of a communication
- purport, spirit

Adjective: intent in'tent

Giving or marked by complete attention to
"so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred";
- captive, absorbed, engrossed, enwrapped, wrapped
Characterized by great determination
"a struggle against an intent enemy";
- determined