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focal point

Syllabification: (fo·cal point)
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Definition of focal point

noun

  • the point at which rays or waves meet after reflection or refraction, or the point from which diverging rays or waves appear to proceed.
  • the center of interest or activity:almost every sizable city can have a junior college that can act as a focal point for cultural activity

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