focal
Americanadjective
adjective
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of or relating to a focus
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situated at, passing through, or measured from the focus
Other Word Forms
- focally adverb
Etymology
Origin of focal
From the New Latin word focālis, dating back to 1685–95. See focus, -al 1
Example Sentences
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With a return to the capital next up against league leaders Arsenal, Liverpool will be praying for Ekitike to return on Thursday to offer a focal point.
From BBC
Simpson’s leadership has evolved steadily over the course of the season, becoming a focal point of Alabama’s offensive identity.
From Los Angeles Times
The Social Security Administration’s customer service has been a major focal point this year.
From MarketWatch
The Centre Point tower, at 101-103 New Oxford Street, has been a historic focal point for housing protests.
From BBC
The installation, unveiled on the Phoenix convention floor, recreated the site of Kirk’s death and quickly became a focal point for attendees, some of whom posed for photos and selfies inside the exhibit.
From Salon
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