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The definition of intensity is the quality of being very strong, concentrated or difficult or the degree to which something is difficult or strong.

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An example of intensity is having the ability to run miles on end at a top speed.
An example of intensity is how quickly a treadmill is moving.

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noun pl. intensities

the quality of being intense; specif.,
1. extreme degree of anything
2. great energy or vehemence of emotion, thought, or activity
degree or extent; relative strength, magnitude, vigor, etc.
saturation (sense )
Physics the amount of force or energy of heat, light, sound, electric current, etc. per unit area, volume, charge, etc.

Origin: ML intensitas

See intensity in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. in·ten·si·ties

Exceptionally great concentration, power, or force.
Physics The amount or degree of strength of electricity, light, heat, or sound per unit area or volume.
a. The strength of a color, especially the degree to which it lacks its complementary color.
b. See saturation.

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