concentration

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of focusing one's mind or energies on a particular matter, task, or subject.

• Noun

  The state or quality of having one's mind or energies focused on a particular matter, task, or subject.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌkɑnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with concentration
contagion , station , vacation , nation

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Variants

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concentration , concentrations , concentration camp , concentration camps , hyper-concentration , hyper-concentrations , hyperconcentration , hyperconcentrations

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Forms

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concentrates, concentrating, concentrated

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Etymology

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From Latin concentrare, 'to bring together'; from com- 'together' + concentrare, 'to accumulate'.

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Trivia

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1. The human brain can concentrate on only one thing at a time.

2. The longest recorded concentration camp was in Siberia, lasting over 60 years.

3. The term 'concentration camp' was first used during the Boer War in South Africa.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mindfulness: Mindfulness is a related concept to concentration, as it involves focusing one's attention on the present moment without judgment.

2. Meditation: Meditation is a practice that often involves concentration, as it requires focusing one's mind on a particular object, thought, or breath.

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Culture

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Concentration is a common theme in literature and art, often used to represent intense focus, determination, or meditation. It is also used metaphorically to describe the gathering of resources or attention towards a particular goal.

How to Memorize "concentration"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a magnifying glass focusing sunlight onto a single point.
   - Visualize a basketball team concentrating on the ball during a free throw.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'concentration' with the word 'focus'.
   - Think of the word 'concentration' as meaning 'gathering'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-O-N-C-E-N-T-R-A-T-I-O-N to remember the definition.
   - Remember that 'concentration' is the opposite of 'distraction'.

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