n. pl. in·ten·si·ties 1. Exceptionally great concentration, power, or force. 2. Physics The amount or degree of strength of electricity, light, heat, or sound per unit area or volume. 3. a. The strength of a color, especially the degree to which it lacks its complementary color. b. See saturation. |
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