intensity
UK: ɪnˈtɛnsɪti | US: ɪnˈtɛnsəti
n. the quality of being intense (e.g., extreme strength, force, or focus)
n. (Physics) the magnitude of a quantity per unit area, volume, etc.
n. (Photography) the brightness or saturation of a color
The word "intensity" derives from the Latin intensus ("stretched tight, strained"), combining in- (a prefix meaning "toward") and tensus (past participle of tendere, "to stretch"). The suffix -ity (from Latin -itas) transforms the adjective "intense" into a noun, denoting the state or quality of being extreme. Over time, the term evolved to describe not just physical tension but also emotional or energetic extremes, reflecting its metaphorical expansion.
The intensity of the storm forced residents to evacuate.
She trained with unmatched intensity for the marathon.
The intensity of the laser beam was measured in watts per square centimeter.
His voice carried an emotional intensity that moved the audience.
Adjust the color intensity in the photo editing software.