intension
[ in-ten-shuh n ]
/ ɪnˈtɛn ʃən /
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noun
intensification; increase in degree.
intensity; high degree.
relative intensity; degree.
exertion of the mind; determination.
Logic. (of a term) the set of attributes belonging to all and only those things to which the given term is correctly applied; connotation; comprehension.Compare extension(def 12).
Nearby words
intense, intensely, intensification, intensifier, intensify, intension, intensional, intensional object, intensitometer, intensity, intensive
Origin of intension
Related formsin·ten·sion·al, adjectivein·ten·sion·al·ly, adverb
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intension
/ (ɪnˈtɛnʃən) /
noun
logic
- the set of characteristics or properties by which the referent or referents of a given word are determined: thus, the intension of marsupial is the set containing the characteristics suckling its young and having a pouchCompare extension (def. 11a)
- Compare subjective intension
a rare word for intensity, determination
a rare word for intensificationSee intensification
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Word Origin and History for intension
intension
c.1600, from Latin intensionem (nominative intensio) "a stretching, straining, effort," noun of action from past participle stem of intendere (see intend).
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