intensive

IPA: ɪntˈɛnsɪv

noun

  • (linguistics) A form of a word with a stronger or more forceful sense than the root on which the intensive is built.
  • A course taught intensively.

adjective

  • Thorough; to a great degree; with intensity.
  • Demanding; requiring a great amount of work etc.
  • Highly concentrated.
  • (obsolete) Stretched; allowing intension, or increase of degree; that can be intensified.
  • Characterized by persistence; intent; assiduous.
  • (grammar) Serving to give force or emphasis.
  • (medicine) Related to the need to manage life-threatening conditions by means of sophisticated life support and monitoring.
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Examples of "intensive" in Sentences

  • She enrolled in an intensive language course to improve her fluency in Spanish
  • The athletes underwent an intensive training program to prepare for the upcoming competition
  • The doctor recommended an intensive physical therapy regimen to aid in the patient's recovery
  • The company implemented an intensive marketing campaign to promote their new product
  • The students were challenged with an intensive study schedule in order to pass their exams

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