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INTENSIVE

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Intensive.

Intensive - as an adjective

Tending to give force or emphasis

Example: "An intensive adverb"

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

Example: "Intensive agriculture"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
extensive

Intensive - as a noun

A modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies

Example: "`up' in `finished up' is an intensifier"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intensifier

Intensive - as an adjective satellite

Characterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining form

Example: "The questioning was intensive"

Example Sentences

"She participated in an intensive workout program to prepare for the marathon."
"The students attended an intensive language course to improve their fluency."
"The patient was admitted to the intensive care unit after a serious accident."
"The company organized an intensive training session for its new employees."
"He underwent an intensive rehabilitation program to recover from the injury."
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Word Game Points

Is INTENSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, intensive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INTENSIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is INTENSIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, intensive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INTENSIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is INTENSIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, intensive is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INTENSIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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