Focal

Word FOCAL
Character 5
Hyphenation fo cal
Pronunciations /ˈfəʊ.kl̩/

Definitions and meanings of "Focal"

What do we mean by focal?

Of or relating to a focus. adjective

Placed at or measured from a focus. adjective

Of or pertaining to a focus: as, a focal point.

In optics, of a mirror or lens, the distance (also called the focal length) from its center to the principal focus (see focus); of a telescope, the distance between the focal plane and the object-glass.

Belonging to,or concerning, a focus; as, a focal point. adjective

The distance of the focus from the surface of the lens or mirror, or more exactly, in the case of a lens, from its optical center. adjective

The distance of the image of an object from the object glass. adjective

Belonging to, concerning, or located at a focus adjective

Limited to a small area adjective

Of or relating to a focus adjective

Having or localized centrally at a focus adjective

Belonging to, concerning, or located at a focus

Limited to a small area

Synonyms and Antonyms for Focal

The word "focal" in example sentences

And this reservoir became what you call your focal point of protest. ❋ Westlake, Donald E. (1990)

“Dortmunder,” Tiny said, ponderously thoughtful, “is what you call your focal point.” ❋ Westlake, Donald E. (1990)

A system of shelves is connected to this main focal point which enables the possibility of placing all sort of living room objects above the unusual fireplace. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Looking for a little something to become the main focal point in your living room? ❋ Unknown (2009)

This type of HI is caused by a defective SUR1 or KIR6. 2 gene in focal cells of the pancreas only. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The issues of privacy and government control are main focal points of the book and are every bit as though-provoking as they should be. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The main focal point for most websites and blogs, the header, seems to be of great importance and fascination to many users. ❋ Unknown (2005)

These cases where military personnel are delegated to the CIA are sometimes known as "focal point operations." ❋ Unknown (2011)

It's housed in the brick-like unit called a focal plane module. ❋ Unknown (2008)

When you see a major sports network featuring anÂhours longÂstory that’s main focal point is an over the hill QB (in age, not football ability) mowing his grass and playing catch with high schoolers, you know the network has an obsession. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Then there was the border between Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay, which State Department officials termed a "focal point for Islamic extremism in Latin America." ❋ John Feffer (2011)

In 1966, at the height of a phenomenal international career, a medical condition called "focal dystonia" cost him the use of his right hand. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Soon, the problem, called "focal dystonia," worsened until Fleisher was forced to retire from performance, triggering an epic personal crisis. ❋ Unknown (2010)

His disease, called focal glomerulosclerosis, attacks the small filters of the kidney that remove waste from the blood, causing proteins to spill into the urine and scar the organ. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Dalit community has been described as a focal point of creativity, resistance to oppression and a character of purity. ❋ Kesav (2007)

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