Intensive
Pronunciation : In*ten"sive
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf. F. intensif. See Intense.]
Definition : 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.)
Defn: Serving to give force or emphasis; as, an intensive verb or preposition.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : In*ten"sive
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: That which intensifies or emphasizes; an intensive verb or word.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913