Search results
- DictionaryIn·ten·si·ty/inˈtensədē/
noun
- 1. the quality of being intense: "the pain grew in intensity"
- 2. the measurable amount of a property, such as force, brightness, or a magnetic field: "hydrothermal processes of low intensity"
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.
Apr 25, 2024 · noun Word forms: plural -ties. 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.
Definition of intensity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
n., pl. -ties. 1. the quality or condition of being intense. 2. great energy, strength, concentration, or vehemence, as of activity. 3. a high or extreme degree, as of cold or heat. 4. the degree or extent to which something is intense. 5. a high degree of emotional excitement; depth of feeling.
noun, plural in·ten·si·ties. the quality or condition of being intense. great energy, strength, concentration, vehemence, etc., as of activity, thought, or feeling: He went at the job with great intensity. a high or extreme degree, as of cold or heat. the degree or extent to which something is intense.
Apr 25, 2024 · 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) 4. Physics. the amount of force or energy of heat, light, sound, electric current, etc. per unit area, volume, charge, etc.
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.
