intensifier
ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪər
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Definition of intensifier - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
power boosterRaresomething that increases intensity or strengthRare
  • The amplifier acts as an intensifier of sound.
amplifier booster enhancer
2.
linguisticsTECH.word that amplifies meaning of another wordTECH.
  • 'Very' is a common intensifier in English.
amplifier enhancer strengthener
3.
photographyTECH.chemical used to enhance photo contrastTECH.
  • The intensifier improved the image's shadow details.
amplifier developer enhancer
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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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veryadv.
intensifier
adds emphasis to adjectives or adverbs to show high degree
reallyadv.
intensifier
adds force to an adjective or adverb to show intensity
realadv.
intensifier
very, extremely, or to a great degree
actualadj.
intensifier
used to emphasize a specific noun
holyadj.
expression
used as an intensifier in slang
plentyadv.
intensifier
used to emphasize the degree of a quality
intensifier
very, extremely
intensifier
extremely uninteresting or dull

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.

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  1. French:intensificateur, ...
  2. German:Verstärker, Verstärkungswort, ...
  3. Italian:intensificatore, rafforzativo, ...
  4. Spanish:intensificador, ...
  5. Portuguese:intensificador, enfático, ...
  6. Chinese:增强器, 强调词, ...
  7. Japanese:増幅器, 強調語, ...
  8. Arabic:مُكَثِّف, مُقَوٍّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַגְבֵּר, מַגְבֵּר, ...
  10. Russian:усилитель, усилительное слово, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підсилювач, інтенсифікатор, ...
  12. Hindi:तीव्रक, इंटेंसिफायर, ...

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