intensification
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/ɪnˌtɛnsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
(intensify)
increase in intensity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'intensification' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'intensificare,' where 'intens-' meant 'stretched' and 'facere' meant 'to make.'
Historical Evolution
'intensificare' transformed into the French word 'intensifier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'intensification' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make more intense,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of making something stronger or more extreme.
The intensification of the storm caused widespread damage.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45