INTENSIVELY
intensively
(adverb) in an intensive manner; “he studied the snake intensively”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
intensively (comparative more intensively, superlative most intensively)
In an intensive way.
Source: Wiktionary
In*ten"sive*ly, adv.
Definition: In an intensive manner; by increase of degree. Abp. Bramhall.
INTENSIVE
In*ten"sive, a. Etym: [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. [Obs.] Sir H. Wotton.
3. (Gram.)
Definition: Serving to give force or emphasis; as, an intensive verb or
preposition.
In*ten"sive, n.
Definition: That which intensifies or emphasizes; an intensive verb or
word.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition