in·ten·tive \ə̇nˈtentiv\adjective Etymology: alteration (influenced by Latin in- in- (II)) of Middle English ententif, from Old French, from Late Latin intentivus intensive, from Latin intentus (past participle of intendere to intend, attend) + -ivus -ive — more at intend : attentive, intent • in·ten·tive·ly\-ə̇vlē\adverb • in·ten·tive·ness\-ivnə̇s\noun-es