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concentrative

British  
/ ˈkɒnsənˌtreɪtɪv /

adjective

  1. tending to concentrate; characterized by concentration

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C D is also concentrative, though less so than B C, and is more strongly sensational.

From A Newly Discovered System of Electrical Medication by Daniel Clark

People with weak memories always lack concentrative ability.

From The Doctrine and Practice of Yoga by A. P. Mukerji

It is not necessary to follow in detail the concentrative process which is gradually welding labour into larger units of competition.

From Problems of Poverty by J. A. (John Atkinson) Hobson

The following figures illustrate the meaning of this movement from the American cotton trade, which is not one of the industries most susceptible to the concentrative pressure.

From Problems of Poverty by J. A. (John Atkinson) Hobson

I'll see if I can't develop my concentrative faculty and introduce a few of the same performances in our show.

From The Sorcery Club by Elliott O'Donnell

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