adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Focusing on, requiring, or exacting a great deal of work or effort; worksome; labour-intensive.

   "Highly work-intensive people seek to have a profound influence in shaping their society."

Synonyms

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labor-intensive

Antonyms

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capital-intensive

Example

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"Highly work-intensive people seek to have a profound influence in shaping their society."

Etymology

From work + intensive.

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