Antonyms for intensive

Antonyms for (adj) intensive

Main entry: intensive

Definition: of agriculture; intended to increase productivity of a fixed area by expending more capital and labor

Usage: intensive agriculture; intensive conditions

Antonyms: extensive

Definition: of agriculture; increasing productivity by using large areas with minimal outlay and labor


Main entry: intensive

Definition: characterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining form

Usage: the questioning was intensive; intensive care; research-intensive; a labor-intensive industry

Antonyms: mild

Definition: moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme


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