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intensive vs qualifier

qualifier vs intensive

intensive and qualifier both are nouns.

intensive is an adjective but qualifier is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intensive Yes Yes No No
qualifier Yes No No No
As nouns, qualifier is a hypernym of intensive; that is, qualifier is a word with a broader meaning than intensive:
  • intensive: a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies
  • qualifier: a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb
Other hypernyms of intensive include modifier.
intensive (noun) qualifier (noun)
a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb
a contestant who meets certain requirements and so qualifies to take part in the next stage of competition
intensive (adjective) qualifier (adjective)
of agriculture; intended to increase productivity of a fixed area by expending more capital and labor
tending to give force or emphasis
characterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining form
Difference between intensive and qualifier

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