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/
Korean meaning: 강렬함, 강도; 극도의 힘이나 정도
Korean pronunciation: 인**텐**서티
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.
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🌳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.
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📝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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