intent

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)Something that is intended.
2. (countable, uncountable)The state of someone’s mind at the time of committing an offence.

adj

1. Firmly fixed or concentrated on something.

   “a mind intent on self-improvement”

   “Yea more, with his own hand he ſeem’d Intent to aggravate my woe;”

   “And it was while all were passionately intent upon the pleasing and snake-like progress of their uncle that a young girl in furs, ascending the stairs two at a time, peeped perfunctorily into the nursery as she passed the hallway—and halted amazed.”

   “Uruguay were quick to the ball, strong in the tackle and seemed intent on showing they were a better team than had been apparent in their defeat to Costa Rica.”

2. Engrossed.
3. Unwavering from a course of action.