Intensive Definition & Meaning
intensive
- 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"
- tending to give force or emphasis; "an intensive adverb"
- of agriculture; intended to increase productivity of a fixed area by expending more capital and labor; "intensive agriculture"; "intensive conditions"
- 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"
"Intensive" in song lyrics
See how intensive is used in real songs:
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"Bridge over troubled water drown, sound study intensive"
Aesop Rock — Troubled Waters -
"festival ballet providence summer intensive"
AOL — AOL -
"nutmeg ballet summer intensive"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with intensive
Usage tips for "intensive"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "intensive" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for intensive to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does intensive mean?
- 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" tending to give force or emphasis; "an intensive adverb" of agriculture; intended to increase productivity of a fixed area by expending more capital and labor; "intensive agriculture"; "intensive conditions" a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies
- What part of speech is intensive?
- Intensive is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does intensive have?
- Intensive has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).