Definition

The act of focusing all your attention on something or the amount of a substance in a mixture.

Example

She found it hard to maintain her concentration while studying in a noisy environment.

Conversation

I’ve been trying to improve my concentration while studying.

That’s a great goal! What do you usually do to help with that?

I usually take short breaks, but I think I need to work on my focus more.

Maybe you could try some meditation; it really helps with concentration.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Concentration → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "centrum" (from Latin, meaning center). The word describes the act of bringing things together to a central point or focus.

Memory Tip

Think of gathering your thoughts 'together' ('con-') to a 'center' ('centrum') — that's what concentration means.

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