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- 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"
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.
Intensity (physics) In physics and many other areas of science and engineering the intensity or flux of radiant energy is the power transferred per unit area, where the area is measured on the plane perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the energy.
INTENSITY definition: 1. the quality of being felt strongly or having a very strong effect: 2. the strength of something…. Learn more.
Synonyms for INTENSITY: enthusiasm, emotion, intenseness, warmth, passionateness, passion, violence, fervor; Antonyms of INTENSITY: insensitivity, impassivity, impassiveness, dryness, insensibility, insensitiveness, composure, calmness
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.
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.
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.
Definition of intensity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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 [...]
Exceptionally great concentration, power, or force. Degree or extent; relative strength, magnitude, vigor, etc. The amount of force or energy of heat, light, sound, electric current, etc. per unit area, volume, charge, etc. Saturation.
