Intent vs Animus - What's the difference?
intent | animus |
A purpose; something that is intended.
(legal) The state of someone’s mind at the time of committing an offence.
Firmly fixed or concentrated on something.
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*2014 , Daniel Taylor, "
*: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.
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*: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.
Engrossed.
Unwavering from a course of action.
The basic impulses and instincts which govern one's actions.
A feeling of enmity, animosity or ill will.
* 2005 , Christian Science Monitor , April 22
The masculine aspect of the feminine psyche or personality.
As nouns the difference between intent and animus
is that intent is a purpose; something that is intended while animus is the basic impulses and instincts which govern one's actions.As an adjective intent
is firmly fixed or concentrated on something.intent
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Alternative forms
* entent (obsolete)Noun
Adjective
(en adjective)World Cup 2014: Uruguay sink England as Suárez makes his mark," guardian.co.uk , 20 June:
animus
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(wikipedia animus)Noun
(en-noun)- The current row arose swiftly, sparked both by historical animus and jockeying over future power and place in Asia - and it surprised many observers in the depth of antipathy on both sides.