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    intensive
    /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

    adjective

    • 1. concentrated on a single subject or into a short time; very thorough or vigorous: "she undertook an intensive Arabic course"
    • 2. (of an adjective, adverb, or particle) giving force or emphasis.

    noun

    • 1. an intensive adjective, adverb, or particle; an intensifier.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINTENSIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    involving a lot of effort or activity in a short period of time: two weeks of intensive training. an intensive course in English. Intensive bombing had reduced the city to rubble. Fewer examples. The course compresses two year's training into six intensive months.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › intensiveIntensive Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of INTENSIVE is of, relating to, or marked by intensity or intensification. How to use intensive in a sentence. intensive purposes or intents and purposes?

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › intensiveINTENSIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Intensive definition: of, relating to, or characterized by intensity. See examples of INTENSIVE used in a sentence.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › intensiveintensive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of intensive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › intensiveIntensive - definition of intensive by The Free Dictionary

    Define intensive. intensive synonyms, intensive pronunciation, intensive translation, English dictionary definition of intensive. adj. 1. Of, relating to, or characterized by intensity: intensive training.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › intensiveIntensive - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Intensive describes things that are extreme, highly dramatic, or just plain thorough. An intensive chemistry course meets six days a week for five hours a day. If you're in intensive care, you're getting close medical scrutiny, 24/7.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINTENSIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Intensive activity involves concentrating a lot of effort or people on one particular task in order to try to achieve a great deal in a short time. ...several days and nights of intensive negotiations.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishINTENSIVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    INTENSIVE definition: involving a lot of work in a short period of time: . Learn more.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryINTENSIVE - All you need to know about it - Collins Online...

    Definitions of 'intensive' 1. Intensive activity involves concentrating a lot of effort or people on one particular task in order to try to achieve a lot in a short time.

  11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › intensiveintensive - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 13, 2024 · Characterized by persistence; intent; assiduous. ( linguistics) Serving to give force or emphasis. an intensive verb or preposition. ( medicine) Related to the need to manage life-threatening conditions by means of sophisticated life support and monitoring.