intentive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Paying attention; attentive, heedful.
  2. Intent (of the mind, thoughts etc.).
  3. Expressing intent.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈtɛntɪv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-intentive.wav

Word forms

intentive more intentive most intentive ententive

Etymology

From Middle English ententif, borrowed from Old French ententif, from Late Latin intentīvus (“intensive”), from Latin intendō (“to intend, to attend”).

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