(geology) The severity of an earthquake in terms of its effects on the earth's surface, and buildings. The value depends on the distance from the epicentre, and is not to be confused with the magnitude.
(logic) Any property or quality connoted by a word, phrase or other symbol, contrasted to actual instances in the real world to which the term applies.
(dated) A straining, stretching, or bending; the state of being strained.
“Political globalization refers to the intensification and expansion of political interrelations across the globe.”
“He channels this energy towards the intensification of a ubiquitous, paranoid, self-conscious awareness akin to being in a carnival funhouse surrounded by distorting mirrors.”
“It is believed that prevention will help to deter drug abuse or the intensification of dependence.”
“That was the land of promise, to the possession of which their expectations were directed for near five hundred years, with an intenseness and ardor which amounted to enthusiasm.”
“She felt his probing gaze on her, felt the intenseness burning in those raven eyes.”
“He had not, however, experienced the kind of emotions that were needed to properly convey the intenseness of the last of the loves.”