intensity
Translation
intensity, strength, severity, passion
Examples
The intensity of the light was blinding.
The intensity of the light was blinding.
He spoke with great intensity.
He spoke with great intensity.
Grammar Patterns
((intensity)) of sth. The intensity of the pain increased.
with ((intensity)) She works with great intensity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: strength, power, severity, passion; Antonyms: mildness, weakness
Etymology
From the adjective 'intense' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ity', which denotes a quality or state.
Memory Tips
Think of 'intensity' as 'the quality of being intense'. The '-ity' suffix often means 'the state of'.