intensity

in·ten·si·ty

noun \in-ˈten(t)-sə-tē\

plural in·ten·si·ties

Definition of INTENSITY

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 area, charge, mass, or time)

3

: saturation 4a

Examples of INTENSITY

1. the intensity of the sun's rays
2. the intensity of the argument
3. The sun shone with great intensity.

First Known Use of INTENSITY

1665

Related to INTENSITY

Synonyms

ardency, emotion, enthusiasm, fervency, fervidness, fervor, fire, heat, intenseness, ardor, passion, passionateness, vehemence, violence, warmth, white heat

Antonyms

impassiveness, impassivity, insensibility, insensibleness, insensitiveness, insensitivity

Related Words

cathexis; emotionalism, emotionality, histrionics, mawkishness, melodrama, sappiness, sentimentality; eagerness, earnestness, excitement, gusto, keenness, zest; fanaticism, fever, hot-bloodedness, infatuation, mania, obsession, zeal; compassion, responsiveness, sentiment, sympathy, tenderness; torridity, torridness

Near Antonyms

aloofness, calmness, collectedness, composure, detachedness, dryness, phlegm, reserve, reservedness, reticence, taciturnity; apathy, indifference, stoicism, stoniness, unconcern; stiffness, woodenness; chilliness, coldness, coolness, frigidity, frigidness

Other Color Terms

argentine, cerise, cerulean, cyan, ocher, perse, puce, taupe, vermilion

in·ten·si·ty

noun \in-ˈten(t)-sət-ē\   (Medical Dictionary)

plural in·ten·si·ties

Medical Definition of INTENSITY

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)

3

: saturation 4a