Antonyms of noun concentration

2 of 7 senses of concentration

Sense 2
concentration, density, denseness, tightness, compactness -- (the spatial property of being crowded together)
       Antonym of distribution (Sense 2)
      => distribution, dispersion -- (the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume; "worldwide in distribution"; "the distribution of nerve fibers"; "in complementary distribution")

Sense 3
concentration -- (strengthening the concentration (as of a solute in a mixture) by removing diluting material)
       Antonym of dilution (Sense 2)
      => dilution -- (weakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun concentration

7 senses of concentration

Sense 1
concentration -- (the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume)
       => property -- (a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class; "a study of the physical properties of atomic particles")

Sense 2
concentration, density, denseness, tightness, compactness -- (the spatial property of being crowded together)
       => spacing, spatial arrangement -- (the property possessed by an array of things that have space between them)

Sense 3
concentration -- (strengthening the concentration (as of a solute in a mixture) by removing diluting material)
       => strengthening -- (the act of increasing the strength of something)

Sense 4
concentration -- (increase in density)
       => increase -- (a change resulting in an increase; "the increase is scheduled for next month")

Sense 5
concentration, engrossment, absorption, immersion -- (complete attention; intense mental effort)
       => attention -- (the faculty or power of mental concentration; "keeping track of all the details requires your complete attention")

Sense 6
concentration -- (bringing together military forces)
       => assembly, assemblage, gathering -- (the social act of assembling; "they demanded the right of assembly")

Sense 7
assiduity, assiduousness, concentration -- (great and constant diligence and attention)
       => diligence, industriousness, industry -- (persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues")

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