intensity

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/ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/ · in-ten-si-ty

The quality of being intense; the degree of strength or force.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality of being intense; the degree of strength or force.

کسی چیز کی شدت؛ طاقت یا قوت کی ڈگری۔

شدت

shiddat

Formal: شدت

Synonyms

strengthforcepowerطاقتزورقوت

Antonyms

weaknessfeeblenessineffectivenessکمزوریناتوانیغیر مؤثر

Common Collocations

  • intensity of light
  • intensity of feeling
  • intensity level

Example Sentences

The intensity of the storm increased as the night progressed.

طوفان کی شدت رات کے ساتھ بڑھ گئی۔

Toofan ki shiddat raat ke saath barh gayi.

He trained with great intensity to prepare for the competition.

اس نے مقابلے کی تیاری کے لیے بڑی شدت کے ساتھ تربیت کی۔

Us ne muqable ki tayyari ke liye bari shiddat ke saath tarbiyat ki.

The intensity of her feelings was overwhelming.

اس کے جذبات کی شدت ناقابل برداشت تھی۔

Us ke jazbat ki shiddat naqeebardasht thi.

Easily Confused With

intent:Intent refers to a plan or purpose, while intensity refers to the degree of force or strength.

Word Family

intense
adjectiveشدید
intensify
verbشدت فراہم کرنا
intensification
nounشدت میں اضافہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Intensity sounds like 'in tense city', where everything feels strong and powerful.

Imagine a bright light shining strongly in a dark room.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نہ معلوم کیا ہے شدت محبت کا عالم کہ ہر رونق کے پیچھے ہے مجرد کا غم

Na maloom kya hai shiddat-e-mohabbat ka aalam Ke har ronaq ke peeche hai mujarrad ka gham

Unknown is the state of the intensity of love, That behind every charm lies the sorrow of loneliness.

Mirza Ghalib, Ghazals of Ghalib

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جنگل میں آگ کی شدت زیادہ ہوتی ہے۔

Jangal mein aag ki shiddat zyada hoti hai.

The intensity of fire is greater in the jungle.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "intensitas" — strength, force

First known use: 14th century

The word 'intensity' comes from the Latin 'intensitas', stemming from 'intensus', which means 'stretched' or 'extended'. It has evolved in English to denote the degree of strength, force, or concentration.