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Glossary

Core Terms

TermDefinition
IntentureThe name of the language
intentureThe phenomenon of intent — the inner pre-realized shape of creation
ExplicationThe process of making an intenture explicit, structured, and interpretable
Reverse ExplicationRecovering intent from an existing implementation
Explication RecordA versioned artifact produced by explication

Level Distinctions

TermDefinition
IdeaA local fragment of intenture
IntentDirectional will — "what do I want to achieve?"
ConceptionAnswers "by what approach?"
VisionAnswers "what does the ideal result look like?"
Will to EmbodimentThe readiness and commitment to realize

Language Objects

TermDefinition
ObjectWhat the intent acts upon
ActorWho performs or is affected (primary / supporting)
ArtifactA tangible output produced during realization
ConstraintA boundary that must not be violated
ValueWhat the intenture creates for its actors
MetricHow value or progress is measured
StateA lifecycle phase of the intenture
TransitionMovement between states, triggered by conditions
SignalAn observable event requiring attention
EvidenceFacts or data supporting the intenture
Expected OutputThe concrete deliverable of realization