Intensity: From intense +‎ -ity

From intense +‎ -ity. Cf. also Medieval Latin intensitas. intensity (countable and uncountable, plural intensities) The quality of being intense. Intensity formula is I= P/A , expresses the amount of energy a wave carries per unit area. It relates intensity (I), power (P), and cross-sectional area (A). Learn the meaning of intensity as a noun, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences. Find out the different fields and contexts where intensity is used, such as physics, geology, and acoustics. Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word intensity , which refers to the state or quality of being intense or the strength of something that can be measured. See examples of intensity in different contexts and collocations.