1. Stretched; admitting of intension, or increase of degree; that can
be intensified. Sir M. Hale.
2. Characterized by persistence; intent; unremitted; assiduous;
intense. [Obs.] Sir H. Wotton.
3. (Gram.) Serving to give force or emphasis; as, an intensive verb or
preposition.
In*ten"sive, n. That which intensifies or emphasizes; an intensive verb
or word.
In*ten"sive*ly, adv. In an intensive manner; by increase of degree.
Abp. Bramhall.
In*ten"sive*ness, n. The quality or state of being intensive;
intensity. Sir M. Hale.
In*tent" (?), a. [L. intentus, p. p. of intendere. See Intend, and cf.
Intense.]
1. Closely directed; strictly attentive; bent; -- said of the mind,
thoughts, etc.; as, a mind intent on self-improvement.
2. Having the mind closely directed to or bent on an object; sedulous;
eager in pursuit of an object; -- formerly with to, but now with on;
as, intent on business or pleasure. "Intent on mischief." Milton.
Be intent and solicitous to take up the meaning of the speaker.