Intensity

Definition

The quality of being intense; extreme force, degree, or strength.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/
• Respelling: in-TEN-si-tee (with "in" as in "tin," "TEN" as in "pen," "si" as in "sit," and "tee" as in "see")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/
• Respelling: in-TEN-si-tee (with "in" as in "tin," "TEN" as in "pen," "si" as in "sit," and "tee" as in "see")

In both dialects, "intensity" places the primary stress on the second syllable, "TEN." The pronunciation is the same across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "in-TEN-si-tee."

Etymology

Derived from Latin intensus, meaning "tight, stretched, strained" which stems from the past participle of intendere, meaning "to stretch out, strain".

Derivatives

• Intense (adjective)
• Intensify (verb)
• Intensification (noun)
• Intensely (adverb)
• Intensiveness (noun)

Synonyms

• Strength
• Force
• Power

Antonyms

• Weakness
• Mildness
• Laxity

Usage

"Intensity" is used in various contexts to describe the extreme degree of something, such as light, color, sound, emotion, or effort. It is often used in both scientific and everyday language.

Related Terms

• Energy
• Passion
• Vigor
• Potency
• Concentration

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Intensity (Noun, General): The quality of being intense; extreme force, degree, or strength.
  • Example: "The intensity of the storm was alarming."

• Intensity (Noun, Emotion): A high degree of emotional feeling or passion.
  • Example: "She spoke with such intensity that everyone was moved by her words."

• Intensity (Noun, Physics): The measurable amount of a property, such as force, brightness, or a field.
  • Example: "The intensity of the light was measured in lumens."

Note: "Intensity" can often be related to emotional, physical, or sensory contexts, emphasizing the depth or force of an experience or sensation.