intensity

/ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/noun
Middle School
1

The quality of being intense.

2

The degree of strength.

3

Time-averaged energy flux (the ratio of average power to the area through which the power "flows"); irradiance.

4

Can mean any of radiant intensity, luminous intensity or irradiance.

5

Synonym of radiance.

6

The severity of an earthquake in terms of its effects on the earth's surface, and buildings. The value depends on the distance from the epicentre, and is not to be confused with the magnitude.

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Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing