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intensive

[ɪnˈtɛnsɪv]

intensive Definition

  • 1involving a lot of effort or activity in a short period of time
  • 2concentrated on a single subject or purpose
  • 3relating to or denoting farming or agriculture that involves the use of large amounts of capital and/or labour per unit of land

Using intensive: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "intensive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The course is an intensive study of the language.

  • Example

    She underwent intensive training for the competition.

  • Example

    The hospital provided intensive care for the critically ill patient.

  • Example

    The company has launched an intensive marketing campaign.

  • Example

    Intensive farming practices have led to soil degradation and environmental problems.

intensive Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for intensive

Phrases with intensive

  • intensive purposes

    used to indicate that a statement is largely true, despite being inaccurate in some details

    Example

    For all intensive purposes, the project is complete.

  • a type of agriculture that uses large amounts of fertilizers, pesticides, and labor to produce crops and livestock

    Example

    Intensive farming has been criticized for its negative impact on the environment.

  • specialized medical treatment for patients who are seriously ill or injured and require close monitoring and support

    Example

    The patient was transferred to the intensive care unit after the surgery.

Origins of intensive

from Medieval Latin 'intensivus', from Latin 'intensus', meaning 'stretched tight'

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Summary: intensive in Brief

The term 'intensive' [ɪnˈtɛnsɪv] describes activities that require a lot of effort or focus in a short amount of time, such as 'intensive training' or 'intensive study.' It can also refer to farming practices that use a lot of resources per unit of land. The phrase 'intensive purposes' is often used to mean 'for all intents and purposes,' while 'intensive care' refers to specialized medical treatment for critically ill patients.

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