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noun
- 1. the quality of being intense: "the pain grew in intensity" Similar Opposite
- 2. the measurable amount of a property, such as force, brightness, or a magnetic field: "hydrothermal processes of low intensity" Similar
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the quality of being very serious and having strong emotions or opinions: The intensity of their relationship was causing problems. Fewer examples. She sang with febrile intensity. Scientists use the instrument to measure the intensity of the light. The firemen were forced to retreat by the intensity of the heat.
The meaning of INTENSITY is the quality or state of being intense; especially : extreme degree of strength, force, energy, or feeling. How to use intensity in a sentence.
a high degree of emotional excitement; depth of feeling: The poem lacked intensity and left me unmoved. Synonyms: vigor, energy, emotion, passion. the strength or sharpness of a color due especially to its degree of freedom from admixture with its complementary color. Physics. magnitude, as of energy or a force per unit of area, volume, time, etc.
1. the state or quality of being intense. 2. extreme force, degree, or amount. 3. physics. a. a measure of field strength or of the energy transmitted by radiation. See radiant intensity, luminous intensity. b.
Intensity is the degree, volume, or magnitude of a thing, such as fire, emotion, weather, work, or passion. Intensity is a word sometimes associated with passion, fire, and violence. It's used when discussing the level of such things as a love affair or, perhaps, a flame.
1. the state or quality of being intense. 2. extreme force, degree, or amount. 3. (General Physics) physics. a. a measure of field strength or of the energy transmitted by radiation. See radiant intensity, luminous intensity.
[uncountable, singular] the state or quality of being intense. intensity of light/sound/colour; intensity of feeling/concentration/relief; He was watching her with an intensity that was unnerving. The storm resumed with even greater intensity.
Noun. Filter. noun. intensities. The quality of being intense. Wiktionary. Exceptionally great concentration, power, or force. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Degree or extent; relative strength, magnitude, vigor, etc. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
1. the quality of being intense. ; specif., a. extreme degree of anything. [...] b. great energy or vehemence of emotion, thought, or activity. [...] 2. degree or extent; relative strength, magnitude, vigor, etc. [...] 3. saturation (sense 2) [...] More. Synonyms of 'intensity' • force, power, strength, severity [...]
Definition of intensity noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
