concentrated

[kon-suhn-trey-tid]

adjective

1. applied with all one's attention, energy, etc..

   their concentrated efforts to win the election.

2. clustered or gathered together closely.

3. treated to remove or reduce an inessential ingredient, especially liquid.

   concentrated orange juice.

Other Word Forms

• nonconcentrated adjective
• superconcentrated adjective
• unconcentrated adjective
• unconcentratedly adverb
• well-concentrated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of concentrated¹

First recorded in 1680–90; concentrate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

By the time regulators call a moment too concentrated, the ground has already shifted.

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As for dressing, the kit includes an apple vinaigrette that’s made from apple cider vinegar, concentrated apple juice, Dijon mustard and a medley of spices.

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But some index funds are more concentrated than you might realize.

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We see a lot of value in direct indexing for clients who hold a concentrated stock position.

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Another use case for this strategy is for portfolios concentrated in just a single highly appreciated stock, a common scenario for executives compensated with stock shares by their employers.

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