intensity

noun
in·​ten·​si·​ty | \ in-ˈten(t)-sə-tē How to pronounce intensity (audio) \
plural intensities

Definition of intensity

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)

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Examples of intensity in a Sentence

the intensity of the sun's rays the intensity of the argument The sun shone with great intensity.
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That intensity translates on and off the field, from in-game situations to the informal five-versus-two sessions that have become a habit for the players before training. Julia Poe, Pro Soccer USA, "Orlando City’s growth is ‘night and day’ as team chases playoff spot," 23 Aug. 2019 Roy must replace both center backs from last fall while having his players maintain their focus and intensity in practice. Matt Doherty, BostonGlobe.com, "Despite withering heat and humidity, local teams hit the pitch to prepare for a new season," 22 Aug. 2019 Such intensity can either propel teams to stratospheric levels or lead to a collapse. SI.com, "Bournemouth vs Man City Preview: Where to Watch, Buy Tickets, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News," 22 Aug. 2019 Norvina is aware this palette is different than her original launch with Anastasia; that one was definitely more of a day-to-day palette, while this one is more for the makeup lover that admires colors and intensity. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, "Anastasia Beverly Hills' New Norvina Palette Is Almost Here — and I've Been Using It For Months," 22 Aug. 2019 In fact, users reported lower pain intensity at a 12-week follow-up as compared with the control group, which received in-person therapy and online education. Garnet Henderson, Scientific American, "Virtual Physical Therapy Could Help Fill Gaps in Treating All Too Real Pain," 21 Aug. 2019 Luck was seen performing high intensity drills prior to the Colts' preseason game against the Browns. Joel A. Erickson, Indianapolis Star, "Andrew Luck missing another week of practice as season nears," 20 Aug. 2019 The intensity Katy played with the whole game against us…it took that thumping to give us a wake-up call. Ted Dunnam, Houston Chronicle, "Football preview: Clear Springs bids for fourth straight district title," 16 Aug. 2019 At the same time, family relationships gathered a new intensity to compensate for the diversity of relationships previously generated through neighbors and wider kinship ties. Don Pinnock, Quartz Africa, "Cape Town’s bloody gang violence is deeply rooted in its racist history," 16 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of intensity

1665, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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intensity

noun

English Language Learners Definition of intensity

: the quality or state of being intense : extreme strength or force
: the degree or amount of strength or force that something has

intensity

noun
in·​ten·​si·​ty | \ in-ˈten-sə-tē How to pronounce intensity (audio) \
plural intensities

Kids Definition of intensity

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.

intensity

noun
in·​ten·​si·​ty | \ in-ˈten(t)-sət-ē How to pronounce intensity (audio) \
plural intensities

Medical Definition of intensity

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)

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