noun
- words or phrases that strengthen or emphasize the meaning of other words
- concentrated courses or programs of study
Usage: grammar; linguistics
Usage: education
Examples
- Words like ‘very’ and ‘extremely’ are common intensives in English.
- The grammar book explained how intensives modify adjectives and adverbs.
- Students enrolled in summer intensives to improve their language skills.
- The university offers several math intensives for struggling students.
- These intensives help students catch up before the new semester begins.
- Teachers use intensives to add emphasis to their explanations.