Definition Synonyms
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..
2.
medicalTECH. limited to a small areaTECH.
- The patient had a focal infection in the lung.
3.
opticsTECH. related to the point where rays meetTECH.
- The lens has a focal point where light converges.
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
photography
ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a lens aperture
culture
city being a focal point for cultural events
metaphor
focal point where things gather or accumulate
soccer role
forward in soccer who is the focal point for attacks
photography
ratio between largest and smallest focal lengths a lens can provide
photography
ratio of focal length to lens diameter
photography
related to changing the focal length in photography
medical
related to focal motor seizures in epilepsy
compact design
compact lens shorter than its focal length
geometry
having two centers or focal points
lens power
unit measuring lens power, reciprocal of focal length
abr: Focal Length Optical Lens
distance from lens center to focus point
acr: focal ground station
main place on the ground for satellite signals
acr: Focal Length
distance from lens to image sensor in a camera
optics
instrument measuring the focal length of a lens
optics
optical lens that spreads light rays outward and has negative focal length
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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- French:central, localisé, ...
- German:fokal, ...
- Italian:focale, ...
- Spanish:focal, localizado, ...
- Portuguese:focal, ...
- Chinese:中心的, 局部, ...
- Japanese:中心的な, 限局性の, ...
- Arabic:مِحْوَرِيّ, بُؤْرِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:מֶרְכָּזִי, מוֹקְדִּי, ...
- Russian:центральный, очаговый, ...
- Ukrainian:центральний, вогнищевий, ...
- Hindi:केंद्रीय, स्थानीयकृत, ...
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