Concentration: meaning, definitions and examples

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concentration

 

[ ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən ]

Context #1 | Noun

mental focus

Concentration is the ability to focus on a particular task or activity without being distracted. It involves directing your mental energy towards a specific goal or objective.

Synonyms

attention, engagement, focus, focus

Examples of usage

  • Studying requires a lot of concentration.
  • She meditated to improve her concentration.
  • Concentration is key to achieving success.
  • His concentration wavered as he kept checking his phone.
  • Without concentration, it's hard to complete complex tasks.
Context #2 | Noun

chemistry

In chemistry, concentration refers to the amount of a substance in a given volume of solution. It is usually measured in moles per liter (mol/L) or other units such as percent by mass.

Synonyms

density, intensity, purity, strength

Examples of usage

  • The concentration of salt in the solution was too high.
  • Chemists need to calculate the concentration of reactants in a solution.
  • A high concentration of sugar can make a solution sweet.
  • The concentration of pollutants in the water was alarming.
  • The concentration of the drug in the blood was monitored closely.

Translations

Translations of the word "concentration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 concentração

🇮🇳 संकेंद्रण

🇩🇪 Konzentration

🇮🇩 konsentrasi

🇺🇦 концентрація

🇵🇱 koncentracja

🇯🇵 集中

🇫🇷 concentration

🇪🇸 concentración

🇹🇷 konsantrasyon

🇰🇷 집중

🇸🇦 تركيز

🇨🇿 koncentrace

🇸🇰 koncentrácia

🇨🇳 集中

🇸🇮 koncentracija

🇮🇸 einbeiting

🇰🇿 концентрация

🇬🇪 კონცენტრაცია

🇦🇿 konsentrasiya

🇲🇽 concentración

Etymology

The word 'concentration' originated from the Latin word 'concentrare', which means 'to bring together'. The term has been used in various contexts throughout history, from alchemy to psychology. In the 19th century, it became commonly associated with mental focus and attention. Today, concentration is considered a vital skill in many aspects of life, including education, work, and sports.

See also: concentrated.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,345, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.