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Meaning of concentration
The state of being focused on something
Etymology of concentration
The word "concentration" comes from the Latin "concentrare", which means "to gather together" or "to bring to a center"
The Latin "concentrare" is a combination of "con", meaning "together", and "centrare", meaning "to center"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of gathering or focusing one's thoughts or efforts
Synonyms
focus
attention
intentness
absorption
engrossment
immersion
fixation
directedness
centeredness
mindfulness
awareness
scrutiny
examination
inspection
observation
study
application
diligence
industriousness
assiduity
sedulity
devotion
dedication
commitment
intensity
purpose
resolve
firmness
steadfastness
persistence
tenacity
Definitions
- The state of being focused on something, especially to the exclusion of other things
- * The process of gathering or converging things, such as thoughts or efforts, towards a single point
- * A high level of something, such as a concentration of chemicals in a solution
Usage Examples
- She needed concentration to finish the difficult puzzle
- * The concentration of salt in the water was too high for the fish to survive
- * He achieved a state of concentration through meditation and was able to focus on his work
Antonyms
distraction
diversion
inattention
negligence
carelessness
laxity
apathy
indifference
unconcern
disinterest
lackadaisicalness
lethargy
sluggishness
laziness
idleness
sloth
torpor
dissipation
diffusion
dispersal
fragmentation