Definitions for focal
ˈfoʊ kəlfo·cal

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. focaladjective

   having or localized centrally at a focus

   "focal point"; "focal infection"

2. focaladjective

   of or relating to a focus

   "focal length"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. focaladjective

   Belonging to, concerning, or located at a focus

2. focaladjective

   limited to a small area

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Focaladjective

   Belonging to the focus. See Focus.

   Etymology: from focus.

   Schelhammer demandeth whether the convexity or concavity of the drum collects rays into a focal point, or scatters them. William Derham, Physico-Theology.

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1. focal

   Focal generally refers to a point of concentration, attention, activity, or importance. It is often used in various fields like optics, photography, geometry, and geology, each having its contextual meaning. For instance, in optics, the focal point is where light rays converge or from which they appear to diverge after reflection or refraction. In sociology or psychology, it might refer to the main point of interest or concern.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 2 votes

1. Focaladjective

   belonging to,or concerning, a focus; as, a focal point

2. Etymology: [Cf. F. focal. See Focus.]

Anagrams for focal »

1. falco

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of focal in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of focal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of focal in a Sentence

1. Andre Bakhos:

   Right now, the focal point is China, the global economic condition, and the fact that we're coming off a disappointing year on many levels, a frustrating year on many levels, only to walk in and have the( S&P) futures down 35 points.

2. Officer James Holliman:

   Football is the carrot, but we're really using that to mentor and be a focal point in these kids’ lives where we're helping them do better things in their lives.

3. Andre Bakhos:

   Right now, the focal point is China, the global economic condition, and the fact that we're coming off a disappointing year on many levels, a frustrating year on many levels, only to walk in and have the (S&P) futures down 35 points.

4. Naomi Kahn:

   Because Judea and Samaria are the cradle of Jewish history, these areas are quite naturally the focal points of this insidious campaign.

5. Tom Shimabukuro:

   The important thing to note here is the initial features are largely kind of nonspecific symptoms, which at initial presentation -- or when a patient starts to become symptomatic -- may seem kind of mild and not that clinically significant -- things like headaches, lethargy, chills, myalgia, later features include severe headache, some focal signs, in one case severe abdominal pain, bruising, swelling in the lower extremities.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=focal
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Focal
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=focal
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/focal