Concentive

/kɑnˈsɛntɪv/ adjective

Definition

Tending to concentrate or bring together toward a center; having the quality of converging.

Etymology

From 'concenter' with the adjective suffix '-ive' (meaning 'tending to' or 'having the quality of'). Related to both 'concentric' and the concept of concentering.

Kelly Says

Concentive is a rare word for a common property: the tendency to pull inward. Gravity is concentive—it's always pulling things toward a center. Your attention can be concentive too, pulling your thoughts together.

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