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Definition of intensifier - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
power boosterRare something that increases intensity or strengthRare
- The amplifier acts as an intensifier of sound.
2.
linguisticsTECH. word that amplifies meaning of another wordTECH.
- 'Very' is a common intensifier in English.
3.
photographyTECH. chemical used to enhance photo contrastTECH.
- The intensifier improved the image's shadow details.
Expressions with intensifier
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device that amplifies optical image brightness
The surgeon used an image intensifier during the operation.
tool that improves visibility in darkness
Soldiers rely on image intensifier imagers for night operations.
device that raises incoming fluid or gas pressure to a higher level
The hydraulic system includes a pressure intensifier for the clamping circuit.
Origin of intensifier
Latin, intensus (stretched) + -ify (to make)
Terms with intensifier included in their meaning
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intensifier
adds emphasis to adjectives or adverbs to show high degree
intensifier
adds force to an adjective or adverb to show intensity
intensifier
very, extremely, or to a great degree
intensifier
used to emphasize a specific noun
expression
used as an intensifier in slang
intensifier
used to emphasize the degree of a quality
intensifier
very, extremely
intensifier
extremely uninteresting or dull
intensifier
extremely dirty or messy
intensifier
used to emphasize annoyance or surprise
intensifier
used to emphasize annoyance or intensity
intensifier
extremely good or impressive
intensifier
used to emphasize something is very new or clean
intensifier
intensely perform an action with great success
intensifier
by a very large amount or degree
intensifier
used as a mild expletive to strongly emphasize something
intensifier
used to emphasize annoyance or anger
intensifier
action that intensifies a conflict
emphasis
used as an intensifier for emphasis
intensifier
very or extremely
intensifier
used to emphasize something very great or bad
intensifier
very or extremely, used for emphasis
intensifier
completely and without exception
intensifier
very or remarkably, used to emphasize
Examples of intensifier in a sentence
In photography, a filter can be an intensifier of colors. 'Absolutely' serves as an intensifier in this context. In 'so much fun', 'so' is an intensifier. The photographer added an intensifier to the solution. Using an intensifier can bring out hidden details.
View all translations of intensifier
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- French:intensificateur, ...
- German:Verstärker, Verstärkungswort, ...
- Italian:intensificatore, rafforzativo, ...
- Spanish:intensificador, ...
- Portuguese:intensificador, enfático, ...
- Chinese:增强器, 强调词, ...
- Japanese:増幅器, 強調語, ...
- Arabic:مُكَثِّف, مُقَوٍّ, ...
- Hebrew:מַגְבֵּר, מַגְבֵּר, ...
- Russian:усилитель, усилительное слово, ...
- Ukrainian:підсилювач, інтенсифікатор, ...
- Hindi:तीव्रक, इंटेंसिफायर, ...
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