C1 adjective Formal

intentor

/ɪnˈtɛntər/

Describes a state of being firmly fixed, concentrated, or unwavering in purpose toward a specific goal. It is typically used in formal or specialized academic contexts to denote a high level of mental application and deliberate focus.

Ejemplos

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1

He sat at the desk with an intentor expression, completely absorbed in the complex calculations.

He sat at the desk with an intentor expression, completely absorbed in the complex calculations.

2

The committee remained intentor upon the resolution of the constitutional ambiguity before the session ended.

The committee remained intentor upon the resolution of the constitutional ambiguity before the session ended.

3

You look so intentor when you're playing that video game that you don't even hear the doorbell.

You look so intentor when you're playing that video game that you don't even hear the doorbell.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
intent
Verb
intend
Adverbio
intently
Adjetivo
intentor
Relacionado
intentionality
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'tent' being stretched tight by its cords. An 'intentor' mind is 'stretched' tight toward a single goal or objective.

Quiz rápido

The scientist remained ______ on the microscopic changes, refusing to take a break until the data was clear.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: intentor

Ejemplos

1

He sat at the desk with an intentor expression, completely absorbed in the complex calculations.

everyday

He sat at the desk with an intentor expression, completely absorbed in the complex calculations.

2

The committee remained intentor upon the resolution of the constitutional ambiguity before the session ended.

formal

The committee remained intentor upon the resolution of the constitutional ambiguity before the session ended.

3

You look so intentor when you're playing that video game that you don't even hear the doorbell.

informal

You look so intentor when you're playing that video game that you don't even hear the doorbell.

4

The study focuses on the intentor nature of psychological states during high-stakes standardized testing.

academic

The study focuses on the intentor nature of psychological states during high-stakes standardized testing.

5

The CEO was intentor on expanding the market share regardless of the projected risks in the emerging sector.

business

The CEO was intentor on expanding the market share regardless of the projected risks in the emerging sector.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
intent
Verb
intend
Adverbio
intently
Adjetivo
intentor
Relacionado
intentionality

Colocaciones comunes

intentor gaze intentor gaze
intentor focus intentor focus
intentor purpose intentor purpose
intentor mind intentor mind
intentor effort intentor effort

Frases Comunes

with intentor focus

with intentor focus

remain intentor upon

remain intentor upon

intentor in one's aim

intentor in one's aim

Se confunde a menudo con

intentor vs inventor

An inventor is a person who creates or discovers new processes or devices, whereas intentor describes a state of focus.

intentor vs intense

Intense refers to the strength or degree of a quality, while intentor specifically refers to being directed toward a purpose.

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Notas de uso

This word is a rare, high-level variant of the adjective 'intent'. It is almost exclusively found in formal academic writing or specific test-taking materials to describe a subject's mental orientation.

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Errores comunes

Learners often confuse this with the common noun 'inventor' due to similar spelling. It should not be used in casual conversation where 'focused' or 'intent' would be more natural.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'tent' being stretched tight by its cords. An 'intentor' mind is 'stretched' tight toward a single goal or objective.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'intentus', the past participle of 'intendere', meaning to stretch out, direct, or aim toward something.

Patrones gramaticales

typically functions as a predicative adjective often followed by the preposition 'on' or 'upon'

Quiz rápido

The scientist remained ______ on the microscopic changes, refusing to take a break until the data was clear.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: intentor

Palabras relacionadas

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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