focal
Belonging to, concerning, or located at a focus (definite location).
Example
“The contamination was focal.”
Other meanings
Belonging to, concerning, or located at a focus of attention.
“The disturbances at the periphery became a focal concern later in the investigation.”
Limited to a small area.
“The rash was focal.”
Related words
- focal length
- focal plane
- focal point
- focal adhesion
- focal depth
- afocal
- autofocal
- bifocal
- confocal
- dynafocal
- epifocal
- exofocal
Where this comes from
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