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   in·ten·sive

   /inˈtensiv/

   adjective

   • 1. concentrated on a single area or subject or into a short time; very thorough or vigorous: "she undertook an intensive Arabic course"
   • ▪ (of agriculture) aiming to achieve the highest possible level of production within a limited area, especially by using chemical and technological aids: "intensive farming"
   • ▪ (typically in business and economics) concentrating on or making much use of a specified thing: "computer-intensive methods"
   • 2. (of an adjective, adverb, or particle) expressing intensity; giving force or emphasis.
   • 3. denoting a property which is measured in terms of intensity (e.g. concentration) rather than of extent (e.g. volume), and so is not simply increased by addition of one thing to another.

   noun

   • 1. an intensive adjective, adverb, or particle; an intensifier.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘vehement, intense’): from French intensif, -ive or medieval Latin intensivus, from intendere (see intend).

   Derivatives

   • 1. intensiveness noun

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   The meaning of INTENSIVE is of, relating to, or marked by intensity or intensification. How to use intensive in a sentence. intensive purposes or intents and purposes?

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINTENSIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   involving a lot of effort or activity in a short period of time: June and July are a period of intensive activity for our company. intensive talks / discussions / negotiations. intensive training / teaching / courses. using a lot of something: We are a technology-intensive company.

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   Intensive definition: of, relating to, or characterized by intensity. See examples of INTENSIVE used in a sentence.

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   Intensive describes things that are extreme, highly dramatic, or just plain thorough. An intensive chemistry course meets six days a week for five hours a day. If you're in intensive care, you're getting close medical scrutiny, 24/7.

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   Designating care of an especially attentive nature given to critically ill hospital patients, typically in a special ward (intensive care unit)

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINTENSIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   8 meanings: 1. involving the maximum use of land, time, or some other resource 2. using one factor of production.... Click for more definitions.

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   Define intensive. intensive synonyms, intensive pronunciation, intensive translation, English dictionary definition of intensive. adj. 1. Of, relating to, or characterized by intensity: intensive training.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishintensive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   /ɪnˈtensɪv/ involving a lot of work or activity done in a short time. an intensive language course. two weeks of intensive training. intensive diplomatic negotiations. highly intensive courses for business and professional people.

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    INTENSIVE meaning: involving a lot of work in a short period of time: . Learn more.

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    intensive /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/ adj. involving the maximum use of land, time, or some other resource: intensive agriculture, an intensive course. ( usually in combination) using one factor of production proportionately more than others, as specified: capital-intensive, labour-intensive.