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in·ten·sive ( n-t n s v)adj.1. Of, relating to, or characterized by intensity: intensive training. See Usage Note at intense. 2. Grammar Tending to emphasize or intensify: an intensive adverb. 3. Possessing or requiring to a high degree. Often used in combination: research-intensive; labor-intensive. 4. Relating to or being a method especially of land cultivation intended to increase the productivity of a fixed area by means of an increase in capital and labor. 5. Physics Having the same value for any subdivision of a thermodynamic system: intensive pressure. n. Grammar A linguistic element, such as the adverb extremely or awfully, that provides force or emphasis. Also called intensifier.
in·ten sive·ly adv. in·ten sive·ness n. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. | intensiveness - high level or degree; the property of being intenseforcefulness, strength, force - physical energy or intensity; "he hit with all the force he could muster"; "it was destroyed by the strength of the gale"; "a government has not the vitality and forcefulness of a living man" vehemence, emphasis - intensity or forcefulness of expression; "the vehemence of his denial"; "his emphasis on civil rights" top - the greatest possible intensity; "he screamed at the top of his lungs" degree, level, grade - a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality; "a moderate grade of intelligence"; "a high level of care is required"; "it is all a matter of degree" |
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