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- DictionaryFo·cal point/ˈfōkəl ˌpoint/
noun
- 1. the point at which rays or waves meet after reflection or refraction, or the point from which diverging rays or waves appear to proceed.
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noun. Synonyms of focal point. 1. : focus sense 4a. 2. : focus sense 1a. Examples of focal point in a Sentence. This port was the focal point of trade two centuries ago.
FOCAL POINT definition: 1. the thing that everyone looks at or is interested in: 2. the point where waves of light or…. Learn more.
the point at which all elements or aspects converge; center of activity or attention: The focal point of our discussion was the need for action. the central or principal point of focus. focal point. noun.
FOCAL POINT meaning: 1. the thing that everyone looks at or is interested in: 2. the point where waves of light or…. Learn more.
Definitions of focal point. noun. a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges. synonyms: focus. see more. noun. the concentration of attention or energy on something. synonyms: centering, direction, focus, focusing, focussing. see more.
4 days ago · The focal point of something is the thing that people concentrate on or pay most attention to.
the point at which all elements or aspects converge; center of activity or attention: The focal point of our discussion was the need for action. the central or principal point of focus.
Definition of focal point noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a thing or person that is the centre of interest or activity. In rural areas, the school is often the focal point for the local community. He quickly became the focal point for those who disagreed with government policy. Extra Examples.
focal point. n. 1. (General Physics) Also called: principal focus or focus the point on the axis of a lens or mirror to which parallel rays of light converge or from which they appear to diverge after refraction or reflection. 2. a central point of attention or interest.
