focal
ˈfoʊkəl
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Definition of focal - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
central importancerelating to the center or most important part
  • The focal point of the meeting was budget allocation..
central crucial pivotal
2.
medicalTECH.limited to a small areaTECH.
  • The patient had a focal infection in the lung.
localized specific
3.
opticsTECH.related to the point where rays meetTECH.
  • The lens has a focal point where light converges.
central convergent optical
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Expressions with focal

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center of activity or interest
The park is the focal point of the community.
distance from a lens to its focus point
The focal length of this lens is 50 millimeters.
distance from a lens or mirror to its focus
The focal distance of the lens determines the clarity of the image..
plane where real image is in focus
The image appeared sharp on the focal plane of the microscope.
localized infection that spreads to other parts of the body
The dentist explained that untreated dental caries could lead to a focal infection..
ratio of focal length to lens diameter
The telescope has a focal ratio of f/8.

Origin of focal

Latin, focus (hearth)

Terms with focal included in their meaning

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figurative
focal point of interest or activity
photography
camera lens with a long focal length for distant subjects
photography
camera lens with adjustable focal length for different views
camera
decrease focal length for a wider view
photography
lens with a focal length around 50mm for natural view
camera gear
lens with a long focal length
organization
place serving as hub or focal point
focus
focal point of concentrated activity or resources

Examples of focal in a sentence

  • Education is a focal issue in the upcoming election.
  • The MRI showed a focal lesion in the brain.
  • Doctors identified a focal point of inflammation.
  • The telescope's focal length determines its magnification.
  • Adjust the focal distance for a clearer image.

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  1. French:central, localisé, ...
  2. German:fokal, ...
  3. Italian:focale, ...
  4. Spanish:focal, localizado, ...
  5. Portuguese:focal, ...
  6. Chinese:中心的, 局部, ...
  7. Japanese:中心的な, 限局性の, ...
  8. Arabic:مِحْوَرِيّ, بُؤْرِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֶרְכָּזִי, מוֹקְדִּי, ...
  10. Russian:центральный, очаговый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:центральний, вогнищевий, ...
  12. Hindi:केंद्रीय, स्थानीयकृत, ...
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