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   Fo·cal

   /ˈfōkəl/

   

   adjective

   • 1. relating to the center or main point of interest: "tapestries in which birds or animals provide the focal interest"
   • ▪ relating to the focus of a lens.
   • ▪ (of a disease or medical condition) occurring in one particular site in the body.

   Word Origin mid 17th century (designating a fire burning in a hearth): partly from medieval Latin focalis, from Latin focus, and partly directly from focus.

   Derivatives

   • 1. focally adverb

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFOCAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   adjective. UK us / ˈfoʊ.k ə l / uk / ˈfəʊ.k ə l / Add to word list. central and important: focal figure The focal figure of the movie is Annette Corley, a dancer who has boyfriend troubles. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Very important or urgent. all-important. at all costs idiom. be a matter of life and/or death idiom. cardinally.

3. www.thefreedictionary.com › focalFocal - definition of focal by The Free Dictionary

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   Define focal. focal synonyms, focal pronunciation, focal translation, English dictionary definition of focal. adj. 1. Of or relating to a focus. 2. Placed at or measured from a focus. fo′cal·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth...

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFOCAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Focal is used to describe something that relates to the point where a number of rays or lines meet . ...the focal plane of the telescope. 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Focal is used to describe something that is very important . ...the focal centre of the city.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionfocal adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   focal. adjective. /ˈfəʊkl/. /ˈfəʊkl/. [only before noun] central; very important; connected with or providing a focus. The Student Liaison Officer acts as a focal point for student political activity. The focal symbol of sovereignty is, of course, the crown. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › focalFocal - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of focal. adjective. of or relating to a focus. “ focal length”. adjective. having or localized centrally at a focus. “ focal point”. “ focal infection”. synonyms: nodal.

7. www.yourdictionary.com › focalFocal Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Focal Definition. fōkəl. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. Of or at a focus. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Placed at or measured from a focus. American Heritage. Belonging to, concerning, or located at a focus. Wiktionary. (medicine) Limited to a small area. Wiktionary. Synonyms:

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › focalFocal Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   focal point (noun) focal / ˈ foʊkəl/ adjective. Britannica Dictionary definition of FOCAL. always used before a noun. : having central or great importance. a focal figure in the movement. FOCAL meaning: having central or great importance.