Dictionary of troublesome word. Bill Bryson. 2013.
intense, intensive — Intense means strong, acute (intense fear); to a high or extreme degree (intense cold); severe, great (intense sunlight); strenuous (intense activity); and emotional (an intense person). Intensive has several of the meanings of intense, but it is … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
intense, intensive — Intense should describe things that are heavy or extreme or occur to a high degree ( intense sunlight, intense downpour ). Intensive implies a concentrated focus ( intensive care, an intensive search ). Although the two words often come to the … Dictionary of troublesome word
intense - intensive — ◊ intense Intense means very great or strong . ...intense heat. I could not help feeling intense discomfort. ◊ intensive Intensive activities involve using a lot of energy or effort in order to achieve something in a short time … Useful english dictionary
intensive — intense, intensive In the broad meaning ‘existing in a high degree, extreme’ as applied to feelings and qualities, intense is the word to use. (It also applies to people, in the sense ‘apt to feel strong emotion’.) Intensive, which used to share… … Modern English usage
intense — intense, intensive In the broad meaning ‘existing in a high degree, extreme’ as applied to feelings and qualities, intense is the word to use. (It also applies to people, in the sense ‘apt to feel strong emotion’.) Intensive, which used to share… … Modern English usage
intense — adjective 1) intense heat Syn: extreme, great, acute, fierce, severe, high; exceptional, extraordinary; harsh, strong, powerful, potent, overpowering, vigorous; informal serious Ant … Thesaurus of popular words
intensive — See intense, intensive … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
intense — See intense, intensive … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
intense — , intensive Intense should describe things that are heavy or extreme or occur to a high degree ( intense sunlight, intense downpour ). Intensive implies a concentrated focus ( intensive care, an intensive search ). Although the two words often… … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
Intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy — (ISTDP) is a form of short term psychotherapy developed through empirical research by Habib Davanloo, MD. This article is an introductory overview; those who wish to investigate further are referred to Davanloo s Intensive Short Term Dynamic… … Wikipedia
