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• intense — [ ɛ̃tɑ̃s ] adj. • 1265, rare av. XVIIIe; bas lat. intensus ♦ Qui agit avec force, et par ext. Qui dépasse la mesure ordinaire. ⇒ extrême, 1. fort, grand, vif. Froid intense. Lumière intense. ⇒ 2. cru. Un bleu intense. ⇒ vif. Circulation intense.… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

• Intense x — Intense X, formerly known as Intense AI or Intense Dialogues, is a 3D computer game plug in for the 3D Game Studio Engine.Intense X allows game designers with or without programming experience to create the games they want, using no programming… …   Wikipedia

• intense — intense, vehement, fierce, exquisite, violent are comparable when meaning extreme in degree, power, or effect. Al though several of them often are used interchangeably without clear distinction, they can be employed in ways that reveal many… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

• Intense — In*tense , a. [L. intensus stretched, tight, p. p. of intendere to stretch: cf. F. intense. See {Intend}, and cf. {Intent}, and cf. {Intent}, a.] [1913 Webster] 1. Strained; tightly drawn; kept on the stretch; strict; very close or earnest; as,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• intense, intensive — Intense means strong, acute (intense fear); to a high or extreme degree (intense cold); severe, great (intense sunlight); strenuous (intense activity); and emotional (an intense person). Intensive has several of the meanings of intense, but it is …   Dictionary of problem words and expressions

• Intense Football League — Fondé 2003 Fin 2008 Nombre d équipe 9 Pays …   Wikipédia en Français

• intense, intensive —    Intense should describe things that are heavy or extreme or occur to a high degree ( intense sunlight, intense downpour ). Intensive implies a concentrated focus ( intensive care, an intensive search ). Although the two words often come to the …   Dictionary of troublesome word

• intense, intensive —    Intense should describe things that are heavy or extreme or occur to a high degree ( intense sunlight, intense downpour ). Intensive implies a concentrated focus ( intensive care, an intensive search ). Although the two words often come to the …   Dictionary of troublesome word

• intense — [in tens′] adj. [ME < MFr < L intensus, pp. of intendere: see INTEND] 1. occurring or existing in a high degree; very strong; violent, extreme, sharp, vivid, etc. [an intense light] 2. strained to the utmost; strenuous; earnest; fervent;… …   English World dictionary

• intense - intensive — ◊ intense Intense means very great or strong . ...intense heat. I could not help feeling intense discomfort. ◊ intensive Intensive activities involve using a lot of energy or effort in order to achieve something in a short time …   Useful english dictionary

• intense — intense, intensive In the broad meaning ‘existing in a high degree, extreme’ as applied to feelings and qualities, intense is the word to use. (It also applies to people, in the sense ‘apt to feel strong emotion’.) Intensive, which used to share… …   Modern English usage