intensity — the quality or state of being intense; extreme force, degree, or amount
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality or state of being intense; extreme force, degree, or amount
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtensəti/
Example Sentences
- The intensity of my craving for pizza at 2 AM could power a small city.
- She spoke with such intensity that even the houseplants seemed to pay attention.
- The intensity of the competition increased as the deadline approached.
intensity
NOUN[/ɪnˈtensəti/]
the quality or state of being intense; extreme force, degree, or amount
The boxer trains with fierce intensity as sweat flies in every direction.
The athlete trained at high intensity because she wanted to become strong enough for the championship race. (intensity = the degree of strength or power)
The intensity of the storm increased as the electricity flashed across the sky and the wind's velocity grew.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'intensus' (stretched, strained), the past participle of 'intendere' (to stretch toward, intend), combined with the suffix '-ity' denoting a state or quality.
Breakdown
intens- (from Latin intensus, stretched/strained) + -ity (state or quality) = intensity
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The intensity of my craving for pizza at 2 AM could power a small city.”
“She spoke with such intensity that even the houseplants seemed to pay attention.”
“The intensity of the competition increased as the deadline approached.”
“His workout intensity was so high that the gym equipment started sweating too.”
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