con·cen·trat·ed | \ ˈkän(t)-sən-ˌtrā-təd 
, -ˌsen- \
, -ˌsen- \Definition of concentrated
1 : rich in respect to a particular or essential element : made less dilute or diffuse
concentrated sulfuric acid concentrated orange juice
2 : contained or existing or happening together in a small or narrow space or area : not spread out
a highly concentrated beam of light
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concentratedly \ ˈkän(t)-sən-ˌtrā-təd-lē , -ˌsen- ; ˌkän(t)-sən-ˈtrā- \ adverb
, -ˌsen- ; ˌkän(t)-sən-ˈtrā- \ adverb
Here is Savage working concentratedly on his new, long poem … — Richard Holmes
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concentrated
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of concentrated
: made stronger or more pure by removing water
: existing or happening together in one place : not spread out
: done in a way that involves a lot of effort and attention
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The first known use of concentrated was in 1652
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