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intensive

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "intensive" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

intensive

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intensive is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, intensive is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofintensive

1noun
  • Form of a word with a stronger or more forceful sense than the root on which the intensive is built.
1adjective
  • Thorough; to a great degree; with intensity.
  • Demanding; requiring a great amount of work etc.

    Example: "This job is difficult because it is so labour-intensive."

  • Highly concentrated.

    Example: "I took a three-day intensive course in finance."

  • Stretched; allowing intension, or increase of degree; that can be intensified.
  • Characterized by persistence; intent; assiduous.
  • (grammar) Serving to give force or emphasis.

    Example: "an intensive verb or preposition"

  • Related to the need to manage life-threatening conditions by means of sophisticated life support and monitoring.

    Example: "She was moved to the intensive-care unit of the hospital."

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