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Oriented vs Concentrated - What's the difference?

oriented | concentrated |

As adjectives the difference between oriented and concentrated

is that oriented is having a specific orientation while concentrated is not dilute; having a high concentration.

As verbs the difference between oriented and concentrated

is that oriented is (orient) while concentrated is (concentrate).

oriented

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • having a specific orientation

    • Derived terms

    * message-oriented * object-oriented * oriented graph * oriented knot * oriented link * oriented matroid * oriented surface * sexually oriented

    Usage notes

    In British English the word orientated is used instead. [http://www.askoxford.com/asktheexperts/faq/aboutgrammar/oriented]

    Verb

    (head)
  • (orient)

    • concentrated

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not dilute; having a high concentration.
    • We made a drink from concentrated orange juice.
  • Intense; directed towards a specific location.
    • The concentrated fire from the enemy destroyed our fortifications.

    Antonyms

    * diluted

    Verb

    (head)
  • (concentrate)