focused

/ˈfoʊ.kəst/

concentrated on a specific task or subject

She worked in a focused manner to finish her project on time.

She concentrated intensely on her work to complete it by the deadline.

general

Concentrating attention or effort on a particular task or subject

The athlete trained with a focused determination to win the championship.

The athlete trained with intense concentration and determination to win.

The scientist conducted a focused study on the effects of climate change.

The scientist conducted a detailed and concentrated study on climate change.

Often used to describe someone who is highly attentive and avoids distractions.

Collocations

focused effortconcentrated attempt to achieve somethingfocused attentionintense concentration on a specific taskfocused studydetailed and concentrated research

to become distracted or unfocused

clear and sharply defined

Use 'focused' to describe someone who is deeply engaged in a task without distractions.

'Focused' is an adjective and should not be confused with the verb 'to focus'.

From the Latin 'focus' meaning 'hearth, fireplace,' later used to mean 'center of attention' in English.

Can be used to describe both people and activities that are directed and purposeful.

focus

center of attention or activity

root

-ed

past participle suffix indicating state or condition

suffix

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