multifocal

[muhl-tee-foh-kuh l, muhl-tahy-]

adjective

having several focuses.
(of an eyeglass lens) having several focusing areas that correct for both nearsightedness and farsightedness.

Origin of multifocal

First recorded in 1915–20; multi- + focal

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multifocal in Medicine

multifocal

[mŭl′tĭ-fō′kəl]

adj.

Relating to or arising from many foci.

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