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intensive

/ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/
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noun

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

adjective

  • Thorough; to a great degree; with intensity.
  • Demanding; requiring a great amount of work etc.

    "This job is difficult because it is so labour-intensive."

  • Highly concentrated.

    "I took a three-day intensive course in finance."

  • Stretched; allowing intension, or increase of degree; that can be intensified.
  • Characterized by persistence; intent; assiduous.
  • (grammar) Serving to give force or emphasis.

    "an intensive verb or preposition"

  • Related to the need to manage life-threatening conditions by means of sophisticated life support and monitoring.

    "She was moved to the intensive-care unit of the hospital."

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