What does intension mean?
Intension means intensity or the act of becoming intense..
Intension
/ɪnˈtɛnʃən/ · noun
Meaning
intensity or the act of becoming intense..
Definitions by Sense
- intensity or the act of becoming intense.
- (logic, semantics) Any property or quality connoted by a word, phrase or other symbol, contrasted with actual instances in the real world to which the term applies.
- (dated) A straining, stretching, or bending; the state of being strained.
Example Sentences
Sounds […] likewise do rise and fall with the intension or remission of the wind.
'Is a plant', 'has a trunk', 'has leaves' are intensions of the concept tree. Its extension is the set of all trees existing in the real world.
This law is, that the intension of our knowledge is in the inverse ratio of its extension.
the intension of a musical string
Synonyms for intension
Antonyms for intension
Related Words
Word Forms
- intensions
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for intension?
Common synonyms include sense, connotation.
What is the opposite of intension?
Possible antonyms include extension.
How do you use intension in a sentence?
Sounds […] likewise do rise and fall with the intension or remission of the wind.
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