centralintent

noun
UK /ˈsɛntrəl ɪnˈtɛnt/
US /ˈsɛntrəl ɪnˈtɛnt/

The main thing you really want to do.

Her centralintent was to finish her homework before dinner.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The most important idea in a plan or story.

The centralintent of the story is to be kind to others.

3. The reason behind a group's shared action.

The team's centralintent was to win the game fairly.

4. The main point someone is trying to make.

His centralintent in the speech was to thank everyone.