Intensive
(adjective)
- Involving a high level of effort or activity.
- Concentrated or intense.
- 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:
- The intensive care unit provides round-the-clock care for critically ill patients.
- The intensive course was demanding, but he was able to pass the test.
- The intensive research resulted in a breakthrough discovery.
- The intensive search for the missing hiker lasted several days.
- The intensive training program was designed to prepare athletes for the Olympics.