In‐ten″sive (?), a. [Cf. F. intensif. See Intense.]
1. Stretched; admitting of intension, or increase of degree; that can be intensified. Sir M. Hale.
2. Characterized by persistence; intent; unremitted; assiduous; intense. Sir H. Wotton.
3. (Gram.) Serving to give force or emphasis; as, an intensive verb or preposition.