Intensive

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

Definitions of intensive

adjective describing something that is concentrated, thorough, or rigorous

Example Sentences

A1 She attended an intensive language course to improve her English.

A2 The training program included an intensive workout session.

B1 The company offers intensive training for new employees to ensure they are prepared for the job.

B2 The intensive study program required students to dedicate several hours each day to their coursework.

C1 The intensive research project required months of data collection and analysis.

C2 The intensive care unit at the hospital provides specialized medical treatment for critically ill patients.

Examples of intensive in a Sentence

formal The training program includes an intensive study of advanced mathematics.

informal She's been doing an intensive workout routine to prepare for the marathon.

slang I can't believe how intensive this video game level is!

figurative The negotiations were intense and intensive, requiring everyone's full attention.

Grammatical Forms of intensive

• past tense: intensified
• plural: intensives
• comparative: more intensive
• superlative: most intensive
• present tense: intensifies
• future tense: will intensify
• perfect tense: has intensified
• continuous tense: is intensifying
• singular: intensive
• positive degree: intensive
• infinitive: to intensify
• gerund: intensifying
• participle: intensified

Origin and Evolution of intensive

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'intensive' originated from the Latin word 'intensivus', which is derived from the verb 'intendere' meaning 'to stretch out, strain'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is characterized by intensity or concentration, the word 'intensive' has evolved to also refer to activities or treatments that are thorough, rigorous, or extensive in nature.