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focal

[foh-kuh l]
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adjective
  1. of or relating to a focus.
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Origin of focal

From the New Latin word focālis, dating back to 1685–95. See focus, -al1
Related formsfo·cal·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for focally

focal

adjective
  1. of or relating to a focus
  2. situated at, passing through, or measured from the focus
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Derived Formsfocally, adverb
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Word Origin and History for focally

focal

adj.

1690s, from Modern Latin focalis; see focus + -al (1).

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focally in Medicine

focal

(fō′kəl)
adj.
  1. Of or relating to a focus.
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