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Meaning of intensive
The primary meaning of "intensive" is relating to or characterized by intense effort, attention, or activity.
Etymology of intensive
The word "intensive" has its roots in the Latin word "intensivus," which is derived from "intendere," meaning "to stretch" or "to extend"
Historically, the term "intensive" was first used in the 15th century to describe something that is strongly felt or strongly affecting the senses
Over time, the meaning of "intensive" expanded to include the concept of intense effort, attention, or activity
Synonyms
concentrated
thorough
exhaustive
comprehensive
detailed
meticulous
rigorous
strenuous
demanding
fierce
intense
extreme
severe
harsh
strict
dedicated
focused
specialized
in-depth
probing
searching
penetrating
piercing
sharp
keen
acute
astute
perceptive
discerning
meticulous
scrupulous
conscientious
painstaking
diligent
assiduous
sedulous
industrious
tireless
unrelenting
relentless
unremitting
Definitions
- Relating to or characterized by intense effort, attention, or activity
- * Focused or concentrated on a specific area or activity
- * Designed to give a lot of practice or training in a short time
Usage Examples
- The company is undergoing an intensive review of its financial records
- * She's been taking intensive language classes to prepare for her trip abroad
- * The athlete's intensive training regimen paid off when she won the championship