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



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CORRECTION

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