overconcentration
noun
over·con·cen·tra·tion
ˌō-vər-ˌkän(t)-sən-ˈtrā-shən
-ˌsen-
plural overconcentrations
1
: excessive concentration : the state or an instance of having too much of something or too many things or people concentrated in one place
an overconcentration of junk bonds in his investment portfolio
an overconcentration of people in cities
The pub firm stated that there is not an overconcentration of pubs in the area.—Gordon Deegan
… the risk of tyranny created by overconcentration of power …—Mark Elliott and Robert Thomas
2
: the act or an instance of concentrating too much of one's attention, effort, or resources on something or someone
People want to be led, especially in unfamiliar territory. But an overconcentration on pleasing can cut short the journey before it's even begun.—Andrew Boynton
… an overconcentration on a narrowly technical education at the expense of broader moral and cultural instruction.—Richard J. Evans
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“Overconcentration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overconcentration. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.
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