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intent vs idea

idea vs intent

intent and idea both are nouns.

intent is an adjective but idea is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intent Yes Yes No No
idea Yes No No No
As nouns, idea is a hyponym of intent; that is, idea is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than intent:
  • intent: an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
  • idea: your intention; what you intend to do
Other hyponyms of intent include mind, cross-purpose, final cause, sake, view, will.
intent (noun) idea (noun)
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
the intended meaning of a communication your intention; what you intend to do
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
a personal view
(music) melodic subject of a musical composition
intent (adjective) idea (adjective)
giving or marked by complete attention to
Difference between intent and idea

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