a measure of field strength or of the energy transmitted by radiation
radiant intensity, luminous intensity
b.
(of sound in a specified direction) the average rate of flow of sound energy, usually in watts, for one period through unit area at right angles to the specified direction
Symbol: I
4. Also called: earthquake intensity geology
a measure of the size of an earthquake based on observation of the effects of the shock at the earth's surface. Specified on the Mercalli scale
Mercalli scale, Richter scale
intensity in American English
(ɪnˈtɛnsəti)
nounWord forms: pluralinˈtensities
1.
the quality of being intense
; specif.,
a.
extreme degree of anything
b.
great energy or vehemence of emotion, thought, or activity
2.
degree or extent; relative strength, magnitude, vigor, etc.
3.
saturation (sense 2)
4. Physics
the amount of force or energy of heat, light, sound, electric current, etc. per unit area, volume, charge, etc.
Word origin
ML intensitas
Examples of 'intensity' in a sentence
intensity
The cast are superb and bring together the right mix of intensity and intelligence.
The Sun (2013)
One example in our projections is the convergence of energy intensity.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
You cannot truly measure the intensity with which you play.
The Sun (2015)
What we need is to deliver a game of quality and intensity.
The Sun (2012)
In the first half we had the right intensity.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Building big things consumes large amounts of power and energy intensity rises.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Statistics cannot measure the intensity of beliefs.
Marius, Richard A Short Guide to Writing About History (1995)
The second half was much better in terms of intensity and quality.
The Sun (2013)
Quality and intensity are what matter.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
We didn't have the intensity right through.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
There was no great intensity, energy or pressure from either side.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
China has offered a middle route, reducing not growth but energy intensity.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Certainly, if he keeps playing with this intensity and quality.
The Sun (2009)
Physically Have a look at how hard you are working as it is important to get the intensity right.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
As with many determined cricketers, he has worked hard to strike the right balance between intensity and freedom.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
There was the intensity and energy and creativity that was going on, that was the slot for that.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Despite the stable temperature at present, the intensity of the radiation makes it difficult for human beings to work here.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
In the first ten years of his career the intensity and energy of his anger helped to improve his tennis, he said.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
He says it is just one improvement along with losing a little of his old extreme intensity, though he wonders if that is a good thing.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The boxes, which are installed in the canteen, emit a light which is the same intensity and quality as bright sunshine.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It was the kind of week I like - without massive quality but with intensity.
The Sun (2014)
I want to see quality, intensity, what players are bringing to it.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
I could have stayed in France as well, but playing rugby at the right standard and intensity was more important to me.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Synonyms of 'intensity'
force, power, strength, severity
passion, emotion, fervour, force
More Synonyms of intensity
All related terms of 'intensity'
luminous intensity
a measure of the amount of light that a point source radiates in a given direction . It is expressed by the luminous flux leaving the source in that direction per unit of solid angle
magnetic intensity
that part of the magnetic induction that is determined at any point in space by the current density and displacement current at that point independently of the magnetic or other physical properties of the surrounding medium
radiant intensity
a measure of the amount of radiation emitted from a point expressed as the radiant flux per unit solid angle leaving this source
earthquake intensity
the state or quality of being intense
Mercalli (intensity) scale
a numerical scale for measuring the destructive power and major physical effects of an earthquake , ranging from number I (detectable only by seismographs ) to number XII (causing extensive landslides, destruction of nearly all buildings, etc.)
field strength
the intensity of an electromagnetic wave at any point in the area covered by a radio or television transmitter
Chinese translation of 'intensity'
intensity
(ɪnˈtɛnsɪtɪ)
n(u)
[of heat, anger, desire]强(強)度 (qiángdù)
[of debate, attack]激烈 (jīliè)
Nearby words of
intensity
intense
intensely
intensify
intensity
intensive
intensive care
intent
1 (noun)
Definition
extreme force, degree, or amount
The attack was anticipated, but its intensity came as a shock.
Synonyms
force
I took a step back from the force of his rage.
power
the power of his rhetoric
strength
He was surprised at the strength of his own feeling.
severity
extremity
fierceness
2 (noun)
Definition
the state or quality of being intense
His intensity, and the ferocity of his feelings alarmed me.
Synonyms
passion
Her eyes were blazing with passion.
emotion
My voice trembled with emotion.
fervour
an outbreak of religious fervour
force
power
He had no power in his left arm.
fire
His punishing schedule seemed to dim his fire at times.
energy
He was saving his energy for the big race in Belgium.
strength
depth
I am well aware of the depth of feeling that exists in the town.
concentration
excess
severity
vigour
He lacks the vigour of a normal, healthy teenager.
He played with great vigour.
potency
The potency of the flavours increases with time.
extremity
welly (slang)
fanaticism
ardour
Their romantic ardour had cooled.
vehemence
He spoke loudly and with more vehemence than he had intended.
earnestness
He spoke with intense earnestness.
keenness
the keenness of the students
fierceness
fervency
intenseness
Additional synonyms
in the sense of ardour
Definition
emotional warmth
Their romantic ardour had cooled.
Synonyms
passion,
feeling,
fire,
heat,
spirit,
intensity,
warmth,
devotion,
fervour,
vehemence,
fierceness
in the sense of depth
Definition
intensity of emotion or feeling
I am well aware of the depth of feeling that exists in the town.