intensification
- n action that makes something stronger or more extreme
- n the act of increasing the contrast of (a photographic film)
intensifier
- n a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies
`up' in `finished up' is an intensifier
`honestly' in `I honestly don't know' is an intensifier
intension
- n what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression
intensity
- n the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
he adjusted the intensity of the sound - n high level or degree; the property of being intense
- n the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction)
- n chromatic purity: freedom from dilution with white and hence vivid in hue
intensity level
- n the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
intensive care
- n close monitoring and constant medical care of patients with life-threatening conditions
intensive care unit
- n a hospital unit staffed and equipped to provide intensive care
intention
- n an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
good intentions are not enough - n (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal
his intentions are entirely honorable - n an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out
my intention changed once I saw her
intentness
- n the quality of being intent and concentrated
the intentness of his gaze
inter-group communication
- n a channel for communication between groups