Intention

Definition of Intention

In`ten´tion

n.

1.

1.

A stretching or bending of the mind toward an object; closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.

Intention is when the mind, with great earnestness, and of choice, fixes its view on any idea.

- Locke.

2.

A determination to act in a certain way or to do a certain thing; purpose; design; as, an intention to go to New York.

Hell is paved with good intentions.

- Johnson.

3.

The object toward which the thoughts are directed; end; aim.

In [chronical distempers], the principal intention is to restore the tone of the solid parts.

- Arbuthnot.

4.

The state of being strained. See Intension.

5.

(Logic) Any mental apprehension of an object.

First intention
(Logic) a conception of a thing formed by the first or direct application of the mind to the individual object; an idea or image; as, man, stone.

Second intention
(Logic) a conception generalized from first intuition or apprehension already formed by the mind; an abstract notion; especially, a classified notion, as species, genus, whiteness.

To heal by the first intention
(Surg.) to cicatrize, as a wound, without suppuration.

To heal by the second intention
(Surg.) to unite after suppuration.

Related Words

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