focal

Meanings

• noun

  The point or area to which attention is focused.

  - "The focal point of the painting is the red rose."
  - "The teacher identified the focal areas for students to study."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with focal
beacon , leadon , redeem , seedling

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Variants

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focal , focally , focal infection , focal infections , focal length , focal lengths , focal plane , focal planes , focal point , focal points , focal ratio , focal ratios

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'focus' meaning hearth or fireplace, as the point of a fire was the center of attention.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'focal length' in photography refers to the distance from the lens to the image sensor when the subject is in focus.

2. The word 'focus' also appears in the term 'focus group', a group of people brought together to provide feedback on a product or idea.

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Related Concepts

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1. perspective: The way in which something is viewed or perceived, which can influence the focal point.

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Culture

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In literature, 'focal' is often used in the context of photography and art, where the focal point refers to the area of the image that is in sharp focus.

How to Memorize "focal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a point of focus, such as a bullseye or a target.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'focal' with the idea of attention or focus.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Focus on the Focal Point' to remember the definition.

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