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bifocal

Syllabification: (bi·fo·cal)
Pronunciation: /ˈbīˌfōkəl/
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Definition of bifocal

adjective

  • (usually of a pair of eyeglasses) having lenses each with two parts with different focal lengths, one for distant vision and one for near vision.

noun

(bifocals)
  • a pair of eyeglasses having lenses with two parts with different focal lengths.

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