What is the word origin for concentrate?

Answer 1

The original Latin words was Concentrum meaning 'to bring or come to a common center'. This passed into Italian as Concentare, which became Concenter and eventually Concentrate in the English language. The idea of Concentrate representing something like a mental focus, began to be recognised in the mid 19th Century

Answer 2

The word "concentrate" comes from the Latin word "concentratus," which means "brought together in one place." It ultimately derives from the Latin word "con-" (together) and "centrum" (center).