intensity

noun in·ten·si·ty \in-ˈten(t)-sə-tē\

: the quality or state of being intense : extreme strength or force

: the degree or amount of strength or force that something has

plural in·ten·si·ties

Full Definition of INTENSITY

: the quality or state of being intense; especially : extreme degree of strength, force, energy, or feeling

: the magnitude of a quantity (as force or energy) per unit (as of area, charge, mass, or time)

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Synonyms: ardency, emotion, enthusiasm, fervency, fervidness, fervor, fire, heat, intenseness, ardor, passion, passionateness, vehemence, violence, warmth, white heat

Antonyms: impassiveness, impassivity, insensibility, insensibleness, insensitiveness, insensitivity

INTENSITY Defined for Kids

noun in·ten·si·ty \in-ˈten-sə-tē\

plural in·ten·si·ties

: strength or force <the sun's intensity>

: the degree or amount of a quality or condition <This storm is of a lower intensity.>

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noun in·ten·si·ty \in-ˈten(t)-sət-ē\

plural in·ten·si·ties

: the quality or state of being intense; especially : extreme degree of strength, force, energy, or feeling

: the magnitude of a quantity (as force or energy) per unit (as of surface, charge, mass, or time)

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