concentrated — existing in a high degree; intensely focused
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing in a high degree; intensely focused
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːnsənˌtreɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- After drinking the concentrated energy drink, he felt like he could lift a car.
- The students showed concentrated focus during the exam, except for Tom who was concentrated on his neighbor's paper.
- The company made a concentrated push to enter the Asian market.
concentrated
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkɑːnsənˌtreɪtɪd/]
existing in a high degree; intensely focused
The chemist stared at the concentrated solution glowing in the small vial.
Concentrated and dedicated, she became truly educated!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin concentratus, the past participle of concentrare, meaning 'to bring together toward a common center.' The word combines con- (together) and centrum (center), originally evoking the image of multiple points converging toward a single focal point.
Breakdown
con- (together) + centrum (center) + -ate (verb-forming suffix) + -ed (past participle), literally meaning 'brought together to a center.'
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📝Examples
“After drinking the concentrated energy drink, he felt like he could lift a car.”
“The students showed concentrated focus during the exam, except for Tom who was concentrated on his neighbor's paper.”
“The company made a concentrated push to enter the Asian market.”
“This concentrated detergent is so strong that one drop can clean an entire kitchen.”
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