Definition

The state or quality of being very strong or concentrated in effect or degree.

Example

The intensiveness of the training program helped the athletes improve their performance significantly.

Conversation

I heard the training program this year has really high intensiveness.

Yeah, I’ve heard it’s quite challenging!

Do you think you’ll be able to handle that level of intensiveness?

I guess I'll find out, but I’m up for the challenge!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intensiveness is formed from "intensivus" (from Latin, meaning to stretch or strengthen) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word refers to the quality or state of being intense or having a high degree of strength or concentration.

Memory Tip

Think of 'intense' as something that is 'stretched' or 'strengthened' — and '-ness' indicates a state. This helps you remember that 'intensiveness' refers to the quality of being very intense.

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