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单词 intensity
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intensity

noun

in·​ten·​si·​ty in-ˈten(t)-sə-tē How to pronounce intensity (audio)
plural intensities
1
: the quality or state of being intense
especially : extreme degree of strength, force, energy, or feeling
2
: the magnitude of a quantity (such as force or energy) per unit (as of area, charge, mass, or time)
3
: saturation sense 4a

Synonyms

  • ardency
  • ardor
  • emotion
  • enthusiasm
  • fervency
  • fervidness
  • fervor
  • fire
  • heat
  • intenseness
  • passion
  • passionateness
  • vehemence
  • violence
  • warmth
  • white heat
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Example Sentences

the intensity of the sun's rays the intensity of the argument The sun shone with great intensity.
Recent Examples on the Web The frequency and intensity of rainfall over land have increased with every degree of the planet warming since the 1980s. Elizabeth Wolfe And Raja Razek, CNN, 23 Aug. 2022 Climate scientists said that the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events will increase in the next few decades, given the slow reduction in greenhouse gas emissions globally. BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 In this part of Brazil, fires have been increasing in frequency and intensity due to changes to the climate and in agricultural practices. Judith Magyar, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 These dry grasses increase the frequency and intensity of fires. Linda Jones, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2022 And so these storms are coming with greater frequency and greater intensity. Abc News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2022 Facing wildfires growing in frequency and intensity across the West, Congress recently approved over $3.5 billion for risk reduction work, with more expected soon. Adiel Kaplan, NBC News, 9 Aug. 2022 Scientists reported this month that heat waves in Europe have grown in frequency and intensity over the past four decades, at least partly because of changes in the jet stream. New York Times, 28 July 2022 Forest growth rose and fell over the thousands of years that followed as the climate went through warm and cool periods, the frequency and intensity of wildfires changed, and Native American land management strategies shifted. Jason Mclachlan, The Conversation, 27 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

intensity

noun

in·​ten·​si·​ty in-ˈten-sə-tē How to pronounce intensity (audio)
plural intensities
1
: strength or force
the sun's intensity
2
: the degree or amount of a quality or condition
This storm is of a lower intensity.

Medical Definition

intensity

noun

in·​ten·​si·​ty in-ˈten(t)-sət-ē How to pronounce intensity (audio)
plural intensities
1
: the quality or state of being intense
especially : extreme degree of strength, force, energy, or feeling
2
: the magnitude of a quantity (as force or energy) per unit (as of surface, charge, mass, or time)
3
: saturation sense 4a

intensity

noun

1
as in intenseness
depth of feeling spoke with great intensity and eloquence on the need to combat racism

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • intenseness
  • enthusiasm
  • emotion
  • warmth
  • passionateness
  • fervor
  • violence
  • passion
  • heat
  • fervency
  • vehemence
  • ardency
  • zeal
  • ardor
  • excitement
  • tenderness
  • fire
  • responsiveness
  • white heat
  • fervidness
  • compassion
  • emotionality
  • earnestness
  • sympathy
  • sentimentality
  • gusto
  • eagerness
  • emotionalism
  • zest
  • histrionics
  • infatuation
  • obsession
  • fanaticism
  • cathexis
  • melodrama
  • fever
  • mawkishness
  • mania
  • keenness
  • sentiment
  • sappiness
  • torridness
  • hot-bloodedness
  • torridity

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • insensitivity
  • impassiveness
  • impassivity
  • dryness
  • insensitiveness
  • composure
  • insensibility
  • calmness
  • indifference
  • reticence
  • aloofness
  • stoniness
  • taciturnity
  • apathy
  • stiffness
  • stoicism
  • phlegm
  • reserve
  • insensibleness
  • collectedness
  • coldness
  • unconcern
  • coolness
  • detachedness
  • reservedness
  • chilliness
  • frigidity
  • woodenness
  • frigidness
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2
as in aggressiveness
the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression) the intensity of the actor's performance had theatergoers on the edge of their seats

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • intenseness
  • aggressiveness
  • emphasis
  • violence
  • strength
  • vigorousness
  • forcefulness
  • vehemence
  • fierceness
  • assertiveness
  • warmth
  • power
  • potency
  • fervor
  • eloquence
  • fervency
  • insistence
  • vividness
  • directness
  • ardor
  • passion
  • stridency
  • ardency
  • incisiveness
  • vociferousness
  • clearness
  • straightforwardness
  • fervidness
  • plainness
  • absoluteness
  • incision

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • weakness
  • ambiguity
  • subtlety
  • mildness
  • feebleness
  • lightness
  • delicacy
  • equivocation
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