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Definition of intensiveness

intensiveness

/ɪnˈtɛnsɪvnəs/
in · ten · sive · ness
Adverb:intensively
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Adjective:intensive
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intensiveness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being concentrated, thorough, or requiring a high degree of effort, labor, or resources in proportion to the area, time, or scope involved.

Example

"The sheer intensiveness of the summer language program allowed students to achieve conversational fluency in just eight weeks."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'intensity' refers broadly to the strength, force, or degree of a quality, emotion, or physical phenomenon, 'intensiveness' specifically denotes the degree to which resources, labor, or effort are concentrated within a given area, process, or timeframe.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Intensiveness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/intensiveness
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