English word intense comes from Latin tendo, Latin ingratus (Thankless. Ungrateful. Unpleasant, disagreeable.), Latin tendere
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| tendo | Latin (lat) | I pitch (a tent).. I proceed.. I stretch, stretch out, distend, extend.. I strive for; I reach for. |
| ingratus | Latin (lat) | Thankless. Ungrateful. Unpleasant, disagreeable. |
| tendere | Latin (lat) | |
| intendo | Latin (lat) | (Medieval Latin) I obey (+ dative). (New Latin) I understand. I aim, turn, direct.. I intend to. I stretch out, stretch, strain.. I turn my attention to, focus (on). |
| intensus | Latin (lat) | Attentive. Intense. Intent, eager. |
| intense | Middle French (ca. 1400-1600) (frm) | |
| intense | English (en) | Extreme in degree; excessive.. Extreme in size or strength.. Strained; tightly drawn.. Stressful and tiring.. Strict, very close or earnest.. Very severe. |