intensity (ɪnˈtɛnsɪtɪ
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Definitions
noun
- the state or quality of being intense
- extreme force, degree, or amount
- physics
- a measure of field strength or of the energy transmitted by radiation See radiant intensity , luminous intensity
- (of sound in a specified direction) the average rate of flow of sound energy, usually in watts, for one period through unit area at right angles to the specified direction
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earthquake intensity geology a measure of the size of an earthquake based on observation of the effects of the shock at the earth's surface. Specified on the Mercalli scale See Mercalli scale , Richter scale
Synonyms
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passion,
emotion,
fervour,
force,
power,
fire,
energy,
strength,
depth,
concentration,
excess,
severity,
vigour,
potency,
extremity,
welly,
fanaticism,
ardour,
vehemence,
earnestness,
keenness,
fierceness,
fervency,
intenseness,
Usage examples
Perhaps for the first time she recognized the intensity of Martha's beauty.
, Murder Moves In (1986)But he claims it is the first to address the intensity of underarm hygiene regimes.
New Scientist (2004)The hype and intensity in the build-up might even exceed the relative innocence of Munster's odyssey to Twickenham two seasons ago.
Irish Times (2002)It was a bitter blow which doubled in intensity with Grant at fault for Portugal's opener.
Liverpool Daily Post and Echo (2003)Exercise intensity , not surprisingly, equates most directly to weight loss.
, WHY CAN'T I LOSE WEIGHT: Is Your Weight Gain a Symptom of a Hidden Health Problem? (2002)