capital-intensive
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/ˈkæpɪtl ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/
high capital requirement
Etymology
The term 'capital-intensive' combines 'capital,' from the Latin 'capitalis,' meaning 'of the head,' and 'intensive,' from the Latin 'intensivus,' meaning 'stretched or strained.'
The concept of 'capital-intensive' emerged in the 20th century as industries began to require more machinery and technology, shifting from labor-intensive methods.
Initially, it referred to industries requiring significant financial investment, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
requiring a large amount of capital investment in relation to labor.
The steel industry is considered capital-intensive due to the high cost of machinery and equipment.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45