English
Etymology
Existing since ME., borrowed via F. from ML. intensivus#Latin|intensivus, from intendere#Latin|intendere.
Pronunciation
RP IPA|/ɪn�t�nsɪv/
Adjective
en-adj
- Thorough, to a great degree, with intensity.
#: She was moved to the intensive care unit of the hospital.
- demanding|Demanding, requiring a great amount.
#: This job is difficult because it is so labour-intensive.
Related terms
intense
Italian
Adjective
intensive p
- feminine of|intensivo#Adjective|intensivo
Category:Italian adjective forms
et:intensive
es:intensive
fa:intensive
fr:intensive
io:intensive
it:intensive
pl:intensive
ru:intensive
fi:intensive
te:intensive
vi:intensive
tr:intensive
zh:intensive
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