Meaning vs. Intension

The denotation, referent, or idea associated with a word or phrase

The state or quality of being intense; intensity.

Something that is conveyed or intended, especially by language; sense or significance

The act of becoming intense or more intense; intensification.

An interpreted goal, intent, or end

(Logic) The sum of the attributes contained in a term.

A sense of importance or purpose

Intensity or the act of becoming intense .

Disposed or intended in a specified manner. Often used in combination

Any property or quality connoted by a word, phrase or other symbol, contrasted with actual instances in the real world to which the term applies.

Full of meaning; expressive

(dated) A straining, stretching, or bending; the state of being strained.

(of words, expressions or symbols)

A straining, stretching, or bending; the state of being strained; as, the intension of a musical string.

The denotation, referent, or idea connected with a word, expression, or symbol.

Increase of power or energy of any quality or thing; intenseness; fervency.

The connotation associated with a word, expression, or symbol.

The collective attributes, qualities, or marks that make up a complex general notion; the comprehension, content, or connotation; - opposed to extension, extent, or sphere.

The purpose, value, or significance (of something) beyond the fact of that thing's existence.

What you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression

(of a person's actions) Intention.

Present participle of mean

Having a (specified) intention.

Expressing some intention or significance; meaningful.

That which is meant or intended; intent; purpose; aim; object; as, a mischievous meaning was apparent.

That which is signified, whether by act lanquage; signification; sense; import; as, the meaning of a hint.

Sense; power of thinking.

The message that is intended or expressed or signified;

The idea that is intended;

Rich in significance or implication;