Deconcentration

/ˌdiːkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process or result of spreading out or dispersing something that was previously concentrated in one area.

Etymology

From deconcentrate + -tion (noun suffix). This noun form describes both the action and the resulting state of being spread out.

Kelly Says

In brain science, deconcentration of neural activity—having thinking spread across many brain regions rather than concentrated in one—actually indicates better, more integrated cognitive function.

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