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focal

Pronunciation: /ˈfəʊk(ə)l/

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Definition of focal

adjective

  • 1relating to the centre or most important part:the focal symbol of sovereignty is the crown
  • 2 Optics relating to the focus of a lens.
  • 3(of a disease or medical condition) occurring in one particular site in the body.

Derivatives

focally

adverb

Origin:

late 17th century: from modern Latin focalis, from Latin focus, or directly from focus

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