Concentrated
ˈkɒnsəntreɪtɪd
Definitions
2 meaningsContaining a substance in a relatively high proportion; condensed.
ˈkɒnsəntreɪtɪd
Containing a large amount of something in a relatively small space or area.
The artist used a concentrated pigment to achieve the desired effect.
💡 Simply: Imagine squeezing all the juice out of a bunch of oranges into a tiny cup. That's concentrated juice! It means there's a lot of something packed into a small space.
👶 For kids: When something is concentrated, it means there's a lot of something in a small space, like when you mix a lot of sugar into a little bit of water.
More Examples
The doctor prescribed a concentrated dose of the medication.
The company focused its efforts on a concentrated marketing campaign.
How It's Used
"A concentrated solution of hydrochloric acid."
"Concentrated orange juice."
"Concentrated effort to achieve the goal."
Having all one's attention centered on one thing; focused.
ˈkɒnsəntreɪtɪd
Having one's attention or efforts directed toward a particular thing.
The student gave the exam a concentrated study session.
💡 Simply: When you're really, really paying attention to something, like when you're trying to solve a puzzle or listen to a good story, you're being concentrated! It's like your mind is a spotlight shining only on one thing.
👶 For kids: When you're concentrated, it means you're really, really paying attention to one thing, like when you're building a LEGO castle.
More Examples
She gave the speaker a concentrated look of interest.
The team needs a concentrated effort in this final phase of development.
How It's Used
"A concentrated mind is essential for learning."
"A concentrated effort is needed to meet the deadline."
"The athlete needed a concentrated approach to beat the challenge."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Latin *concentratus*, past participle of *concentrare* ('to center, bring to a common center'), from *con-* ('together') + *centrum* ('center').
The word 'concentrated' has been used since the late 17th century, initially to describe the act of bringing something to a common center, and later applied to physical substances and mental states.
Memory tip
Think of a concentrated juice box: It has a lot of juice in a small container.
Word Origin
"center"