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intensity

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/

intensity means: A very high degree of strength, feeling, or effort.

noun

STRONG FEELINGB2

A very high degree of strength, feeling, or effort.

  • The intensity of her anger surprised me.
  • He trained with great intensity.
  • The storm’s intensity frightened the children.

Similar words: strength, force

Common phrases: emotional intensity, great intensity, intensity of feeling, low intensity

MEASURED STRENGTHB2

How much energy or activity there is in a particular area or period.

  • The light intensity fell after sunset.
  • We measured the intensity of the sound.
  • Radiation intensity varies with distance from the source.

Similar words: strength

Common phrases: light intensity, sound intensity, signal intensity

Questions about intensity

What does intensity mean?

A very high degree of strength, feeling, or effort.

What is intensity in other languages?

Türkçe: şiddet · Español: intensidad · Français: intensité · Deutsch: Intensität · Italiano: intensità · 日本語: 激しさ

How do you pronounce intensity?

It is pronounced /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/.

How do you use intensity in a sentence?

The intensity of her anger surprised me. He trained with great intensity.

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