Intensive (adjective)

  1. Involving a high level of effort or activity.
  2. Concentrated or intense.
  3. Involved in a process or activity on a large scale or with much detail.

Origin:

Early 17th century (in the sense "intense, concentrated"): from french intensif, -ive or latin intensus "stretched tight, intense", past participle of tendere "stretch".

Examples:

  1. The intensive care unit provides round-the-clock care for critically ill patients.
  2. The intensive course was demanding, but he was able to pass the test.
  3. The intensive research resulted in a breakthrough discovery.
  4. The intensive search for the missing hiker lasted several days.
  5. The intensive training program was designed to prepare athletes for the Olympics.
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