intensive

in-ten-sive · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Concentrated on a single subject or into a short time; very thorough.

  2. 2.

    (Of agriculture) Aiming to achieve maximum production within a limited area.

  3. 3.

    (Of medical care) Involving constant monitoring and treatment.

Related words

Antonyms: casual, light, superficial
See also: extensive, intense, intensity
Synonyms: concentrated, rigorous, thorough

Etymology

From Medieval Latin intensivus, from Latin intensus "stretched, strained."