concentration — the action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃn/
Example Sentences
- My concentration was broken when my cat decided to walk across my keyboard during the online exam.
- The coffee shop's Wi-Fi password was 'concentration123' - quite ironic given how distracting the place was.
- She has remarkable powers of concentration and can study for hours without a break.
concentration
NOUN[/ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃn/]
the action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
She studies with deep concentration, blocking out everything around her.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'concentrare' meaning 'to bring to a common center,' derived from 'con-' (together) and 'centrum' (center). The word entered English in the 17th century.
Breakdown
con- (together) + center (from Latin centrum, center) + -ation (noun suffix indicating action or process) = concentration
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📝Examples
“My concentration was broken when my cat decided to walk across my keyboard during the online exam.”
“The coffee shop's Wi-Fi password was 'concentration123' - quite ironic given how distracting the place was.”
“She has remarkable powers of concentration and can study for hours without a break.”
“The concentration of students in the library increases dramatically during exam week.”
“The scientist measured the concentration of glucose in the blood sample.”
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