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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIntensification
/ˌɪn.tɛn.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process of making something stronger or more intense.
"The intensification of the storm led to severe weather warnings across the region." - 2
An increase in the degree or strength of a particular quality or condition.
"The intensification of competition in the market has driven prices down."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'intensification' originates from the Latin word 'intensificare', which means 'to strengthen'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 19th century, reflecting a shift towards describing processes that increase strength or degree.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Intensification" is said worldwide
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Intensification
Transliteration: ɛ̃.tɑ̃.si.fi.ka.sjɔ̃
"L'intensification de la tempête a provoqué des alertes météorologiques."
Intensivierung
Transliteration: ɪn.tɛn.ziˈviː.ʁʊŋ
"Die Intensivierung des Wettbewerbs hat die Preise gesenkt."
Intensificazione
Transliteration: in.tɛn.si.fi.kaˈtsjo.ne
"L'intensificazione della tempesta ha portato a gravi avvisi meteorologici."
Intensificación
Transliteration: in.ten.si.fi.kaˈθjon
"La intensificación de la tormenta llevó a severas advertencias meteorológicas."
Intensificação
Transliteration: ĩ.tẽ.si.fi.kaˈsɐ̃w
"A intensificação da tempestade levou a avisos meteorológicos severos."
तीव्रीकरण
Transliteration: Teevrikaran
"तूफान का तीव्रीकरण ने गंभीर मौसम चेतावनियों को जन्म दिया।"
强化
Transliteration: qiáng huà
"风暴的强化导致了严重的天气警告。"
강화
Transliteration: ganghwa
"폭풍의 강화로 인해 심각한 기상 경고가 발령되었습니다."
強化
Transliteration: kyōka
"嵐の強化により、深刻な気象警報が発令されました。"
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