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- [in-ten-siv]
- /ɪnˈtɛn sɪv/
- /ɪnˈten.sɪv/
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- [in-ten-siv]
- /ɪnˈtɛn sɪv/
Definitions of intensively word
- adjective intensively of, relating to, or characterized by intensity: intensive questioning. 1
- adjective intensively tending to intensify; intensifying. 1
- adjective intensively Medicine/Medical. increasing in intensity or degree. instituting treatment to the limit of safety. 1
- adjective intensively noting or pertaining to a system of agriculture involving the cultivation of limited areas, and relying on the maximum use of labor and expenditures to raise the crop yield per unit area (opposed to extensive). 1
- adjective intensively requiring or having a high concentration of a specified quality or element (used in combination): Coal mining is a labor-intensive industry. 1
- adjective intensively Grammar. indicating increased emphasis or force. Certainly is an intensive adverb. Myself in I did it myself is an intensive pronoun. 1
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Origin of intensively
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
First recorded in 1400-50; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word intēnsīvus. See intense, -ive
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Parts of speech for Intensively
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
intensively popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
intensively usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intensively
adv intensively
- non-exhaustive — exhausting a subject, topic, etc.; comprehensive; thorough: He published an exhaustive study of Greek vases.
- fully — entirely or wholly: You should be fully done with the work by now.
- non-exclusive — not admitting of something else; incompatible: mutually exclusive plans of action.
- competently — having suitable or sufficient skill, knowledge, experience, etc., for some purpose; properly qualified: He is perfectly competent to manage the bank branch.
- effectively — adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace.
adverb intensively
- exclusively — To the exclusion of others ; only; solely.
- exhaustively — In an exhaustive manner.
- extensively — In an extensive manner, widely.
Antonyms for intensively
adv intensively
- incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
- partially — being such in part only; not total or general; incomplete: partial blindness; a partial payment of a debt.
- inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
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