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INTENSIVE

/ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

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Definition of INTENSIVE

noun

Form of a word with a stronger or more forceful sense than the root on which the intensive is built.

adjective

Thorough; to a great degree; with intensity.

adjective

Demanding; requiring a great amount of work etc.

"This job is difficult because it is so labour-intensive."

adjective

Highly concentrated.

"I took a three-day intensive course in finance."

Examples of INTENSIVE in a Sentence

  • "This job is difficult because it is so labour-intensive."
  • "I took a three-day intensive course in finance."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is INTENSIVE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, INTENSIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: INTENSIVE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for INTENSIVE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter intensive Total
Scrabble 111111141 12
WWF 121121151 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in INTENSIVE

100 words from the letters in INTENSIVE

How to Use INTENSIVE in Word Games

INTENSIVE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About INTENSIVE

What does INTENSIVE mean?
INTENSIVE is a noun. Form of a word with a stronger or more forceful sense than the root on which the intensive is built.
Is INTENSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INTENSIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is INTENSIVE worth in Scrabble?
INTENSIVE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from INTENSIVE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in INTENSIVE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.