intention
UK: ɪnˈtɛnʃ(ə)n | US: ɪnˈtɛnʃ(ə)n
n. a plan or purpose to achieve something
n. (philosophy) the directedness of consciousness toward an object
n. (medicine) the healing process of a wound
intention = in<toward> + tent<stretch> + ion<noun suffix>
- in (Latin in-): "toward" or "into," indicating direction or focus.
- tent (Latin tendere): "to stretch," metaphorically implying mental focus or aim.
- ion (noun-forming suffix): denotes action or state.
Etymology Origin:
Derived from Latin intentio ("stretching toward"), the word originally described the act of directing attention or effort. Over time, it evolved to signify purposeful mental focus (14th c.) and later a concrete plan (16th c.). The medical sense (wound healing) arose from the idea of tissues "stretching" to close.
She announced her intention to resign next month.
The study examines the role of intention in decision-making.
The wound is healing well, showing clear signs of intention.
His good intentions were overshadowed by poor execution.
The artist’s intention was to provoke thought about climate change.