noun
concentration
The gathering of something into a limited space or focus.
The constant noise makes concentration difficult while I study.
Etymology
The source verb expresses bringing things to a common center. Concentration applies that gathering to matter, people, or attention collected within a limited area or focus.
More examples
- There is a high concentration of restaurants near the station.
- The test measures the concentration of salt in the water.
- A brief interruption breaks her concentration.
Forms
concentration · concentrations
concentrate verb — To gather closely or direct attention.
concentrated adjective — Gathered closely or made more intense.
Similar words
- attention
- Emphasizes mental awareness rather than how closely things gather.
- density
- Describes how tightly things occupy space, not mental focus.
- accumulation
- Emphasizes gradual buildup rather than the resulting local amount.