Intent and Topic

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

Topic and intent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Topic" instead a noun "Intent".

Topic

Topic noun - A major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition).
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Synonyms for Topic

Intent and topic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Intent" instead a noun "Topic".

Nearby Words: topical, topicality, topically

How words are described

good good intent good topic
exact exact intent exact topic
specific specific intent specific topic
original original intent original topic
Other adjectives: actual, real, serious, dark, main, sexual, general, political, primary, different.

Both words in one sentence

  • Creator / UAV Entertainment The Mockbuster: Many of the movies have the intent of capitalizing in an animated film of the same topic done by other company.
  • Adam Westing Goldblum also makes several short appearances on The Colbert Report, where his topic of conversation will always abruptly turn to promoting Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
    Source: Adam Westing
  • Podcast / Nerd Poker Damien Wormwood Darkomen, played by Brian, a Priest of Judas who shops at Hot Topic and was designed with the intent of pissing Sir Richard off.Starting at episode 74, the show started a 'second season' of sorts with a new campaign and characters, and with Blaine as the DM.
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