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Definition intensity in British English

intensity noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ɪnˈtensɪti/
Example

The cross-examination increased in intensity.

Example

low/moderate/medium/high intensity

Example

A warmer sea will change the distribution, frequency, and intensity of hurricanes.

Example

He was surprised by the intensity of her emotions.

Synonyms and related words
strength resistance intensity
Synonyms and related words
intensity noise pattern the light flash gleam
1.2

a very strong level of thought and attention

Example

Sometimes I would catch her looking at me with such intensity that it made me nervous.

Synonyms and related words
thought consideration assessment
2

the degree to which something makes you concentrate a lot or use a lot of emotion

Example

The intensity of their relationship had become exhausting.

Synonyms and related words
attention regard focused
Definition intensity in British English