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intensity
noun in·ten·si·ty \in-ˈten(t)-sə-tē\
: the quality or state of being intense : extreme strength or force
: the degree or amount of strength or force that something has
plural in·ten·si·ties
Full Definition of INTENSITY
1
: the quality or state of being intense; especially : extreme degree of strength, force, energy, or feeling
2
: the magnitude of a quantity (as force or energy) per unit (as of area, charge, mass, or time)
3
: saturation 4a
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First Known Use of INTENSITY
1665
Related to INTENSITY
- Synonyms
- ardency, emotion, enthusiasm, fervency, fervidness, fervor, fire, heat, intenseness, ardor, passion, passionateness, vehemence, violence, warmth, white heat
INTENSITY Defined for Kids
intensity
noun in·ten·si·ty \in-ˈten-sə-tē\
plural in·ten·si·ties
Definition of INTENSITY for Kids
1
: strength or force <the sun's intensity>
2
: the degree or amount of a quality or condition <This storm is of a lower intensity.>
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intensity
noun in·ten·si·ty \in-ˈten(t)-sət-ē\
plural in·ten·si·ties
Medical Definition of INTENSITY
1
: the quality or state of being intense; especially : extreme degree of strength, force, energy, or feeling
2
: the magnitude of a quantity (as force or energy) per unit (as of surface, charge, mass, or time)
3
: saturation 4a
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