Intentness

Intentness
Intentness In*tent"ness, n. The state or quality of being intent; close application; attention. [1913 Webster]

Extreme solicitude or intentness upon business. --South. [1913 Webster]


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  • intentness — in·tent·ness || ɪn tentnɪs n. quality of being concentrated or focused; determination, resoluteness; purposefulness …   English contemporary dictionary

  • intentness — in·tent·ness …   English syllables

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