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. [Obs.]
5. (Logic)
Defn: 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.
Syn.
— Design; purpose; object; aim; intent; drift; purport; meaning.
See Design.
INTENTIONAL
In*ten"tion*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. intentionnel.]
Defn: Done by intention or design; intended; designed; as, the act was intentional, not accidental.
INTENTIONALITY
In*ten`tion*al"i*ty, n.
Defn: The quality or state of being intentional; purpose; design.
Coleridge.
INTENTIONALLY
In*ten"tion*al*ly, adv.