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)
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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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As the frequency and intensity of hurricanes -- referred to as tropical cyclones internationally -- increase, seabird species' ecosystem and community recovery become strained, researchers warn.
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Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 6 June 2024
Private Pool: As the water caresses every curve, let each splash echo the intensity of your connection.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 6 June 2024
The intensity of anger and open desire for using the criminal justice system against Democrats after the verdict surpasses anything seen before in Mr. Trump’s tumultuous years in national politics.
—Charlie Savage, New York Times, 5 June 2024
The intensity of the ceremony was not lost on those gathered, and King Charles appeared at one point to wipe a tear from his eye.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
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Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 6 June 2024
Private Pool: As the water caresses every curve, let each splash echo the intensity of your connection.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 6 June 2024
The intensity of anger and open desire for using the criminal justice system against Democrats after the verdict surpasses anything seen before in Mr. Trump’s tumultuous years in national politics.
—Charlie Savage, New York Times, 5 June 2024
The intensity of the ceremony was not lost on those gathered, and King Charles appeared at one point to wipe a tear from his eye.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for intensity
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“Intensity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intensity. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
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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
Medical Definition
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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