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intensity [ɪnˈtɛnsɪtɪ] n pl -ties
1. the state or quality of being intense 2. extreme force, degree, or amount 3. (Physics / General Physics) Physics a. a measure of field strength or of the energy transmitted by radiation See radiant intensity, luminous intensity b. (of sound in a specified direction) the average rate of flow of sound energy, usually in watts, for one period through unit area at right angles to the specified direction. Symbol I 4. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) Also called earthquake intensity Geology a measure of the size of an earthquake based on observation of the effects of the shock at the earth's surface. Specified on the Mercalli scale See Mercalli scale, Richter scale ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
intensity noun 1. force, power, strength, severity, extremity, fierceness The attack was anticipated, but its intensity came as a shock. 2. passion, emotion, fervour, force, power, fire, energy, strength, depth, concentration, excess, severity, vigour, potency, extremity, welly (slang), fanaticism, ardour, vehemence, earnestness, keenness, fierceness, fervency, intenseness His intensity, and the ferocity of his feelings alarmed me. Translations intensity [ɪnˈtensɪtɪ] N 1. (= strength) [of heat, cold, emotion, pain, light] → intensidad f 2. (= passion) [of expression, relationship, debate, fighting] → intensidad f; [of person] → vehemencia f she looked at me with such intensity that → me miró con tal intensidad que ... → me miró de una forma tan intensa que ... intensity n → Intensität f; (of feeling, storm also) → Heftigkeit f; intensity of a negative (Phot) → Dichte f → eines Negativs How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Far ahead I presently heard a deep and sullen roar which increased in volume as I advanced, and then broke upon my ears with all the intensity of its mad fury as I swung round a sharp curve into a dimly lighted stretch of water. This courageous gentleman and hardy soldier was near swooning from intensity of emotion. Philip was carried away by the sordid intensity of it. |
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