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Taka Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Intent

Science was traditionally aristocratic, speculative, intellectual in intent.

What does 'in intent' really mean here?
  

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I take it as "in purpose," "in direction," "in intention."
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Its purpose. Its purpose was to be intellectual, rather than looking for practical applications.
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GG's distinction is important. Emotion: nodding
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Great explanation, as always!

Thank you both!
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