The objective, rationale, purpose, design, aim, motivation, function, or meaning for a specific action, motion, or thought.

Inflected Forms(s):

Intentional (adjective), Intents (plural), Intentioned (past tense), Intention (noun)

Comments:

Intent is the determining factor as to whether a particular maneuver is offensive or defensive.

In specific instances, the determination between an offensive or defensive maneuver can only be resovled (from a second or third person's perspective) is by understanding intent (from a first person's perspective). See Three Points of View form more information.

Related Definition(s):

Anticipate, Claw, Contact, Focus, Formulate, Gouge, Hammer, Hook, Lift, Loop, Major, Minor, Move, Path, Poke, Pull, Push, Rake, Rip, Roundhouse, Scoop, Scratch, Slice, Snap, Specialized, Stick, Tear, Thrust, Whip

Related Term(s):

Means of Aggression, Method of Execution