concentrated
concentrated Lexical Profile
concentrated Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Of a substance or solution, present in a high proportion relative to other substances, or having had water or another diluting agent removed.
"You need to mix one can of concentrated orange juice with three cans of cold water."
Wholly directed to one point, goal, or objective; intense and focused.
"Through a concentrated effort by the entire engineering team, the bridge was repaired ahead of schedule."
Gathered closely together in a single area or held by a small number of people or groups.
"The region's manufacturing industries are heavily concentrated along the major river valleys."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the verb 'concentrate', which entered English in the mid-17th century from Medieval Latin 'concentratus', formed from 'con-' (together) and 'centrum' (center).