intensive (Meaning)

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intensive (n)

a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies

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intensive (s)

characterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining form

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intensive (a)

tending to give force or emphasis

of agriculture; intended to increase productivity of a fixed area by expending more capital and labor

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intensive (a.)

Stretched; admitting of intension, or increase of degree; that can be intensified.

Characterized by persistence; intent; unremitted; assiduous; intense.

Serving to give force or emphasis; as, an intensive verb or preposition.

Designating, or pertaining to, any system of farming or horticulture, usually practiced on small pieces of land, in which the soil is thoroughly worked and fertilized so as to get as much return as possible; -- opposed to extensive.

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intensive (n.)

That which intensifies or emphasizes; an intensive verb or word.

intensive Sentence Examples

  1. The intensive care unit required careful monitoring of critically ill patients.
  2. The workout regimen was so intensive that it left me exhausted.
  3. The language course required intensive study and dedication.
  4. The research involved an intensive survey of the population.
  5. The exam required intense preparation and focus.
  6. The project demanded intensive labor and resources.
  7. The negotiations were intensive and lasted for several hours.
  8. The therapy involved an intensive emotional exploration.
  9. The debate was marked by intensive questioning and scrutiny.
  10. The coaching sessions were intensive and designed to improve performance.

FAQs About the word intensive

a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies, characterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining form, ten

intense, fierce, deep, terrible, ferocious, vehement, explosive, profound, fearful, keen

feeble, light, soft, feeble, superficial,moderate, superficial, moderate, weak, light

The intensive care unit required careful monitoring of critically ill patients.

The workout regimen was so intensive that it left me exhausted.

The language course required intensive study and dedication.

The research involved an intensive survey of the population.