intensity

[in-ten-si-tee] / ɪnˈtɛn sɪ ti /

NOUN

passion, force

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxiety concentration depth earnestness emotion energy excitement ferocity fervor fury magnitude power severity strength tension vigor

STRONG

acuteness ardor deepness emphasis excess extreme extremity fanaticism ferment ferociousness fervency fierceness fire force forcefulness keenness might nervousness potency sharpness strain tenseness vehemence violence volume weightiness wildness

WEAK

high pitch intenseness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy calm calmness ease enervation happiness idleness inactivity lethargy peace unimportance weakness

STRONG

powerlessness

WEAK

dullness laziness moderation

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The study also showed that color intensity depends on how neatly the proteins are arranged.

From Science Daily

According to the researchers, exposing live yeast cells to shock waves at this intensity had never been done before.

From Science Daily

“The app boosted the mileage and intensity so fast, my body couldn’t keep up,” said Wagenhauser, who quit her Runna subscription.

From The Wall Street Journal

This process leaves behind a chemical record that can reveal the intensity of the impact, the conditions during the event, and how the collision changed materials in the lunar crust and mantle.

From Science Daily

“The level of intensity, the talent, the attention to detail — they’ve applied that all season long. We have a lot of lessons to pull from.”

From Los Angeles Times

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