capital-intensive

adjective

cap·​i·​tal-in·​ten·​sive ˈka-pə-tᵊl- in-ˈten(t)-siv How to pronounce capital-intensive (audio)
ˈkap-tᵊl-
: having a high capital cost per unit of output
especially : requiring greater expenditure in the form of capital than of labor

Examples of capital-intensive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Private credit is supporting capital-intensive transitions. Avery Lotz, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024 Known for navigating the capital-intensive airline industry, Rowe surprised many by transitioning into technology—first at Apple, but not as a finance leader. Jack Sweeney, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 Clean energy supply chains are long, complex, and capital-intensive. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024 Look beyond the alluring badge and bodywork for a moment: The objects Mercedes-Benz and its rivals produce are insanely complex, ever-changing, and hugely capital-intensive—and must succeed in an utterly cutthroat market. Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for capital-intensive 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'capital-intensive.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of capital-intensive was in 1959

Dictionary Entries Near capital-intensive

Cite this Entry

“Capital-intensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capital-intensive. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!