adj
Meaning 1
Paying attention; attentive, heedful.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
intentive
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Pronunciation
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/ɪnˈtɛntɪv/
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rhymes with -ɛntɪv
adj
Meaning 2
Intent (of the mind, thoughts etc.).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adj
Meaning 3
Expressing intent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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History
Etymology
From Middle English ententif, borrowed from Old French ententif, from Late Latin intentīvus (“intensive”), from Latin intendō (“to intend, to attend”).