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Definition of overconcentration

overconcentration

/ˌoʊ.vɚˌkɑːn.sənˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/
o · ver · con · cen · tra · tion
Plural:overconcentrations
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Adjective:overconcentrated
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overconcentration Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The state or practice of gathering, allocating, or accumulating an excessive amount of resources, power, wealth, or population in a single area or category.

Example

"Financial advisors warned that an overconcentration of funds in a single industry could expose the portfolio to severe market risks."

2

Excessive mental focus or attention directed toward one particular subject or detail to the detriment of broader awareness.

Example

"An overconcentration on minor grammatical rules sometimes prevents language learners from speaking fluently."

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• Rhymes for overconcentration

• Nearby Words

overcomplex
overcomplicate
overcomplication
overconcentration
overconcerned
overconfidence
overconfident

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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