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Synonyms & Similar Words
augmentation
amplification
enhancement
increase
expansion
growth
escalation
intensification
strengthening
reinforcement
exaggeration
magnification
inflation
concentration
deepening
heightening
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bolstering
fortification
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proliferation
accretion
accumulation
augmentation
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increment
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boost
lift
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step-up
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upswing
strengthening
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invigoration
revitalization
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renewal
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Meaning of Intensification
The primary meaning of the word "Intensification" based on Oxford Languages is the process of becoming or making something more intense.
Definitions
- The action of intensifying something or the state of being intensified, according to Oxford Languages.
- * The process of making something more intense, stronger, or more extreme.
Etymology of Intensification
The word "Intensification" originates from the Latin words "intensificare," which means to make intense, and the suffix "-ation," which forms a noun indicating a process or action.
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including philosophy, physics, and social sciences, to describe the process of increasing the intensity or degree of a particular phenomenon or property.
Example Uses
- The intensification of the storm led to severe flooding in the coastal areas.
- * The company's intensification of marketing efforts resulted in a significant increase in sales.
- * The intensification of the conflict led to a humanitarian crisis.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
reduction
diminution
decrease
decline
drop
slump
downturn
abatement
alleviation
easing
relaxation
moderation
mitigation
softening
weakening
lessening
minimization
curtailment
cutback
contraction
shrinkage
compression