focal

[ foh-kuh l ]
/ ˈfoʊ kəl /

adjective

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

OTHER WORDS FROM focal

fo·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby focal

fob, fob off, fobs, foc, focaccia, focal, focal amyloidosis, focal area, focal depth, focal distance, focal epilepsy
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British Dictionary definitions for focally

focal
/ (ˈfəʊkəl) /

adjective

of or relating to a focus
situated at, passing through, or measured from the focus

Derived forms of focal

focally, adverb
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Medical definitions for focally

focal
[ fō′kəl ]

adj.

Of or relating to a focus.
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