intensity
noun
in·ten·si·ty
in-ˈten(t)-sə-tē 
plural intensities
1
: the quality or state of being intense
especially
: extreme degree of strength, force, energy, or feeling
2
: the magnitude of a quantity (such as force or energy) per unit (as of area, charge, mass, or time)
Synonyms
Examples of intensity in a Sentence
the intensity of the sun's rays
the intensity of the argument
The sun shone with great intensity.
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Cancer may perceive Libra as detached and apathetic, while Libra might find Cancer's emotional intensity overwhelming at times.
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Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
The glue binding the whole story together is the remarkable Goossens’ Elias, whose silences as much as his raw intensity reveal the turmoil gripping him inside.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024
Researchers don’t have enough data yet to know how much productivity-improving measures like these could reduce emissions intensity globally.
—Bob Holmes, Ars Technica, 20 June 2024
The power struggle between the White House and Congress would likely reach new levels of intensity.
—Jason Willick, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
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Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
The glue binding the whole story together is the remarkable Goossens’ Elias, whose silences as much as his raw intensity reveal the turmoil gripping him inside.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024
Researchers don’t have enough data yet to know how much productivity-improving measures like these could reduce emissions intensity globally.
—Bob Holmes, Ars Technica, 20 June 2024
The power struggle between the White House and Congress would likely reach new levels of intensity.
—Jason Willick, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for intensity
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intensity
noun
in·ten·si·ty
in-ˈten(t)-sət-ē
plural intensities
1
: the quality or state of being intense
especially
: extreme strength, force, or feeling
2
: the degree or amount of a quality or condition
the intensity of an electric field
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intensity
noun
in·ten·si·ty
in-ˈten(t)-sət-ē
plural intensities
1
: the quality or state of being intense
especially
: extreme degree of strength, force, energy, or feeling
2
: the magnitude of a quantity (as force or energy) per unit (as of surface, charge, mass, or time)
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