foci

Meanings

• noun

  The plural form of the Latin word 'focus', meaning the center of attention or activity.

  - "The foci of the meeting were the key issues that needed to be addressed."
  - "The scientist kept the microscope's foci on the specimen for hours."

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Variants

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foci , focus , focuses , focusless , in focus , out of focus , deep foci , deep focus , deep focuses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'focus' meaning 'hearth' or 'centre'.

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Trivia

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1. The plural form of 'focus' is 'foci'.

2. The term 'focal point' is often used interchangeably with 'focus'.

3. The term 'foci' is also used in the study of geology to refer to the centers of volcanic activity.

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Related Concepts

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1. conic section: A type of geometric curve where the intersections of a plane and a double-napped cone form the curve.

2. ellipse: A type of conic section where the distance from the center to any point on the curve is constant.

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Culture

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In mathematics, the term 'foci' is used to refer to the points where the two branches of a conic section intersect. In astronomy, the term 'focal length' is used to describe the distance from the center of a lens or mirror to the point at which an image comes to a focus.

How to Memorize "foci"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a microscope with its foci on a specimen.
   - Visualize a conference room where the foci of the discussion are the key issues.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'foci' with 'centers' or 'attention'.
   - Think of 'foci' as the points where things come together.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'focus on the foci' to remember the plural form.
   - Remember that 'foci' comes from the Latin word 'focus' meaning 'hearth' or 'center'.

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