Etymology

intently

in·tent·ly
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Today it means: In an intent or focused manner. Full definition →

Proto-Germanic *līką ← Proto-Indo-European *leyg- ← English intent
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  1. Englishintent
  2. Proto-Indo-European*leyg-
  3. Proto-Germanic*līką
  4. English todayintently

From intent + -ly.

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