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Meaning of intensive

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

intensive

Pronunciation:/ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

noun

Definitions

  1. Form of a word with a stronger or more forceful sense than the root on which the intensive is built.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Thorough; to a great degree; with intensity.

  2. Demanding; requiring a great amount of work etc.

    Example: This job is difficult because it is so labour-intensive.

  3. Highly concentrated.

    Example: I took a three-day intensive course in finance.

  4. Stretched; allowing intension, or increase of degree; that can be intensified.