Intensive

[ɪn'tensɪv] or [ɪn'tɛnsɪv]

Definition

(adj.) characterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining form; 'the questioning was intensive'; 'intensive care'; 'research-intensive'; 'a labor-intensive industry' .

(adj.) of agriculture; intended to increase productivity of a fixed area by expending more capital and labor; 'intensive agriculture'; 'intensive conditions' .

(adj.) tending to give force or emphasis; 'an intensive adverb' .

Checked by Aubrey--From WordNet

Definition

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

(a.) Characterized by persistence; intent; unremitted; assiduous; intense.

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

(n.) That which intensifies or emphasizes; an intensive verb or word.

Typist: Ollie

Synonyms and Synonymous

a. Intensifying.

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