Concentration Meaning in English
word
/ˌkɑnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/
kon-suhn-TRAY-shuhn
/kˌɒnsəntɹˈeɪʃən/
kon-suhn-TRAY-shuhn
Definition
The ability to focus your attention on one thing for a period of time. It can also mean the amount of one substance in a mixture.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both academic and everyday contexts. "Concentration" often pairs with "lose" or "improve"; for science, it refers to the strength of a solution ("high concentration of salt"). In everyday use, usually about mental focus. Do not confuse with "consternation" (surprise/shock).
Spanish: concentraciónPortuguese (BR): concentraçãoPortuguese (PT): concentraçãoChinese (Simplified): 专注 - 集中Chinese (Traditional): 專注 - 集中Hindi: एकाग्रताArabic: تركيزBengali: একাগ্রতা - ঘনত্ব (রাসায়নিক) Russian: концентрация - сосредоточенностьJapanese: 集中力 - 濃度Vietnamese: sự tập trung - nồng độKorean: 집중력 - 농도Turkish: konsantrasyon - yoğunluk (kimya)Urdu: توجہ - ارتکاز (کیمیائی)Indonesian: konsentrasi
Example Sentences
Good concentration helps you study better.
basic
He lost his concentration during the game.
basic
This drink has a high concentration of sugar.
basic
I need total concentration to finish this report.
natural
After lunch, my concentration always drops.
natural
The concentration of salt in seawater is much higher than in rivers.
natural