ɪnˈtenʃən n. 1 (often foll. by to + infin., or of +
verbal noun) a
thing intended; an
aim or
purpose (it
was not his intention to
interfere;
have no intention of staying). 2
the act of intending (done
without intention). 3 colloq. (usu. in pl.) a person's,
esp. a man's, designs in
respect to
marriage (are his intentions
strictly honourable?). 4
Logic a
conception. øfirst intention
Med. the healing of a wound by
natural contact of the parts.
first intentions Logic one's
primary conceptions of things (e.g. a
tree, an oak). intention
tremor Med. a trembling of a
part of a
body when commencing a
movement. second intention Med. the healing of a wound by granulation. second intentions Logic one's
secondary conceptions (e.g.
difference,
identity, species).
special (or particular) intention RC
Ch. a special aim or purpose
for which a mass is celebrated, prayers are
said, etc. øøintentioned adj. (usu. in comb.). [ME entencion f. OF f. L intentio stretching, purpose (as INTEND)]
