Added 8 October 2026
intention
/ɪnˈtɛnʃn̩/ noun
Latin root: intentiō Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about intention at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions.
his intent was to provide a new translation
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(usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal.
his intentions are entirely honorable
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An act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out.
my intention changed once I saw her
Origin
From Middle English entencioun, intention, from Old French entencion, from Latin intentiō, intentiōnem. Compare intent. Equivalent to intent + -ion.
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