Concentrated — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Concentrated
Concentrated (adjective)
- rich in respect to a particular or essential element, made less dilute or diffuse
- contained or existing or happening together in a small or narrow space or area, not spread out
- intense, intensive
Concentrated (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
"a concentrated mixture of lemonade and iced tea"
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not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern
"when you get a private conference with that financial adviser, you get nothing but his concentrated attention"
Concentrated (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to increase the strength of (a substance in a mixture) by removing other substances
"prolonged boiling is required to concentrate the sap when making maple syrup"
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to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
"a president who will try to concentrate public attention on the problems of inner cities"
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to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
"time to concentrate our efforts on the really important problems that confront us"
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to bring together in one body or place
"concentrate your forces on the right side of the battlefield"
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to come together into one body or place
"recent immigrants tend to concentrate in port cities"
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to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
"the ozone layer is concentrated 20 to 30 miles above the Earth's surface"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Concentrated
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Antonyms & Opposite Words for Concentrated
Words with the opposite meaning of Concentrated:
Near Antonyms of Concentrated
Word Forms of Concentrated
Derived words: concentratedly (adverb)
Origin & Etymology of Concentrated
First known use: 1652
Words & Phrases Containing Concentrated
Frequently Asked Questions about Concentrated
What does "Concentrated" mean?
"Concentrated" means rich in respect to a particular or essential element, made less dilute or diffuse. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: rich in respect to a particular or essential element, made less dilute or diffuse. It has 8 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Concentrated"?
Other words for "Concentrated" include big, full, full-bodied, heady, lusty, muscular, plush and potent. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Concentrated" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Concentrated"?
There are 186 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Concentrated". Common alternatives include big, full, full-bodied, heady, lusty, muscular, plush, potent, rich and robust.
What is the opposite of "Concentrated"?
Antonyms of "Concentrated" include delicate, light, mild, thin, thinned, weak, weakened and diffuse. Near antonyms include dilute, watered-down, watery and deficient.
How do you use "Concentrated" in a sentence?
Examples of "Concentrated" in a sentence: "a concentrated mixture of lemonade and iced tea"; "when you get a private conference with that financial adviser, you get nothing but his concentrated attention"; "prolonged boiling is required to concentrate the sap when making maple syrup".
Is "Concentrated" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Concentrated" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Concentrated"?
"Concentrated" is pronounced /ˈkän(t)-sən-ˌtrā-təd/ and divided into syllables as con·cen·trat·ed.
What is the origin of the word "Concentrated"?
First known use: 1652.