1. Adjective
Stretched; admitting of intension, or increase of degree; that can be intensified.
2. Adjective
Characterized by persistence; intent; unremitted; assiduous; intense.
3. Adjective
Serving to give force or emphasis; as, an intensive verb or preposition.
4. Noun
That which intensifies or emphasizes; an intensive verb or word.
5. Noun
a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies; "‘up’ in ‘finished up’ is an intensifier"; "‘honestly’ in ‘I honestly don't know’ is an intensifier"
Vocabulary classified under Spelling and grammar
6. Adjective
characterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining form; "the questioning was intensive"; "intensive care"; "research-intensive"; "a labor-intensive industry"
Vocabulary classified under Emotion and tone
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