Intensive (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Characterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining form; "the questioning was intensive"; "intensive care"; "research-intensive"; "a labor-intensive industry".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The medical team provided intensive care to the patient after the accident.
• She underwent an intensive training program to prepare for the marathon.
• The university is known for its research-intensive environment that fosters innovation.
• Working in the agricultural industry can be labor-intensive, especially during harvest season.
• The intensive scrutiny from the media led to a significant backlash against the company's new policy.

Related Words

• Intensiveness (noun)

Meaning ²

Of agriculture; intended to increase productivity of a fixed area by expending more capital and labor; "intensive agriculture"; "intensive conditions".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Antonyms

• Extensive

Related Words

• Intensiveness (noun)

Meaning ³

Tending to give force or emphasis; "an intensive adverb".

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Related Words

• Intensifier (noun)