hyperfocus

English

Etymology

From hyper- +‎ focus.

Noun

hyperfocus (uncountable)

1. An intense form of mental concentration or visualization that focuses the consciousness on a narrow subject.
   • 2009 June 18, Larry Dorman, “Seven Years Later, Mickelson Remains a Man of the People”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     Nicklaus’s reserve and Woods’s hyperfocus invite admiration, not the love Palmer inspired.

Related terms

• hyperfocal

 

Translations

intense form of mental concentration

• Portuguese: hiperfoco m

Verb

hyperfocus (third-person singular simple present hyperfocuses, present participle hyperfocusing or hyperfocussing, simple past and past participle hyperfocused or hyperfocussed)

1. (intransitive) To focus intensely.