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intensive

/ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/
noun
  1. Form of a word with a stronger or more forceful sense than the root on which the intensive is built.

adjective
  1. Thorough; to a great degree; with intensity.

  2. Demanding; requiring a great amount of work etc.

    "This job is difficult because it is so labour-intensive."

  3. Highly concentrated.

    "I took a three-day intensive course in finance."

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