INTENTNESS Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word intentness. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for INTENTNESS
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| absorption | nounn | |||||||
noun • (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid • (physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium • the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another • the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion • complete attention; intense mental effort • the mental state of being preoccupied by something | ||||||||
| concentration | nounn | |||||||
noun • the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume • the spatial property of being crowded together • strengthening the concentration (as of a solute in a mixture) by removing diluting material • increase in density • complete attention; intense mental effort • bringing together military forces • great and constant diligence and attention | ||||||||
| dedication | nounn | |||||||
noun • complete and wholehearted fidelity • a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose • a message that makes a pledge • a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something • the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action | ||||||||
| determination | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation • the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose • a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration • deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature • the act of making up your mind about something | ||||||||
| earnestness | nounn | |||||||
noun • an earnest and sincere feeling • the trait of being serious | ||||||||
| fixation | nounn | |||||||
noun • an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely • an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone • the activity of fastening something firmly in position • (histology) the preservation and hardening of a tissue sample to retain as nearly as possible the same relations they had in the living body | ||||||||
| focus | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the concentration of attention or energy on something • maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system • maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea • a central point or locus of an infection in an organism • special emphasis attached to something • a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges • a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section verb • direct one's attention on something • cause to converge on or toward a central point • bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions • become focussed or come into focus • put (an image) into focus | ||||||||
| perseverance | nounn | |||||||
noun • persistent determination • the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior | ||||||||
| engrossment | nounn | |||||||
noun • complete attention; intense mental effort • the mental state of being preoccupied by something • the quality of being intent and concentrated | ||||||||
