Import and Intent

Import

Import noun - The idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action.
Usage example: didn't understand all the technical jargon, but got the general import of the speech

Intent is a synonym for import in significance topic. In some cases you can use "Intent" instead a noun "Import", when it comes to topics like matter, meaning.

Intent

Intent noun - The idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action.
Usage example: the wording was a little unclear, but I think I grasped the intent

Import is a synonym for intent in meaning topic. You can use "Import" instead a noun "Intent", if it concerns topics such as matter.

How words are described

full full import full intent
direct direct import direct intent
actual actual import actual intent
serious serious import serious intent
Other adjectives: main, primary.
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