Definition

The process of making something stronger or more extreme.

Example

The intensification of the storm caused widespread damage.

Conversation

Have you noticed the intensification of the competition lately?

Yeah, it seems like everyone is pushing harder than before.

I guess it makes sense with the upcoming finals approaching.

Definitely, we all need to step up our game.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intensification → It is formed from "intens-" (from Latin "intensus", meaning stretched or strained) and "-fication" (from Latin "facere", meaning to make or do). The word refers to the process of making something more intense or stronger.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'stretched' ('intens-') to become 'stronger' or more pronounced ('-fication').

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