focal

[ foh-kuhl ]

/ ˈfoʊ kəl /

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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

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How to use focal in a sentence

Maybe you want to make sure your subject is the main focal point of your photo, or you’re trying to make your holiday shots look sunny and inviting.
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For years, Google has been signaling that shopping and e-commerce are key focal areas for its platform.
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Sunder Nursery, over the past several winter weekends in Delhi, has become a focal point of all socialising in the city.
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Unsurprisingly, Instagram has become a focal point for get-out-the-vote campaigns.
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Going beyond Thanksgiving, the other focal point of your fourth-quarter content marketing campaign will likely be Christmas, but this festive season will clearly require a different approach from previous years.
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British Dictionary definitions for focal

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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focal

[ fō′kəl ]

adj.

Of or relating to a focus.

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