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focal

Syllabification: (fo·cal)

Pronunciation: /ˈfōkəl/

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Definition of focal

adjective

of or relating to the center or main point of interest:tapestries in which birds or animals provide the focal interest
Optics of or relating to the focus of a lens.
(of a disease or medical condition) occurring in one particular site in the body.