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Definition of concentration

concentration

/ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/
con · cen · tra · tion
Plural:concentrations
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Adjective:concentrative
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• noun

1

The action or power of focusing all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity.

Example

"Solving complex mathematical proofs requires quiet surroundings and intense concentration."

2

A close gathering or dense cluster of people or things in a particular area.

Example

"The coastal region has the highest concentration of manufacturing facilities in the country."

3

The relative amount of a particular substance contained within a solution or a given volume of space.

Example

"Scientists measured the concentration of carbon dioxide in the ice core samples."

4

American A primary field of specialized study within a college or university degree program.

Example

"She declared a major in history with a concentration in medieval European studies."

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• Rhymes for concentration

• Nearby Words

concentrate
concentrated
concentratedly
concentration
concentrator
concentric
concentrically

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from French concentration or formed directly from the verb concentrate, ultimately deriving from Latin com- ('together') and centrum ('center'), originally referring to the action of bringing things to a common center.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Concentration. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/concentration
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