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)
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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Tomás O’Leary, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
When the emotions get into it, and the intensity creeps up?
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
In a series between in-state rivals that has seen the intensity heighten with each passing game, Greer’s physical style adds another dimension to the Panthers’ lineup to counteract the Lightning in that regard.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
There’s some intensity brewing now too, as power-hungry planet Pluto stations retrograde on May 4 in your sign.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2025
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 2 May. 2025.
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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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