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Webster 1913 Edition

Intensive

In-ten′sive

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
intensif
. See
Intense
.]
1.
Stretched; admitting of intension, or increase of degree; that can be intensified.
Sir M. Hale.
2.
Characterized by persistence; intent; unremitted; assiduous; intense.
[Obs.]
Sir H. Wotton.
3.
(Gram.)
Serving to give force or emphasis;
as, an
intensive
verb or preposition
.

In-ten′sive

,
Noun.
That which intensifies or emphasizes; an intensive verb or word.

Webster 1828 Edition

Intensive

INTENS'IVE

,
Adj.
Stretched, or admitting of extension.
1.
Intent; unremitted; assiduous; as intensive circumspection.
2.
Serving to give force or emphasis; as an intensive particle or preposition.

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