Focal Meaning
/ˈfəʊ.kl̩/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjBelonging to, concerning, or located at a focus.
adjBelonging to, concerning, or located at a focus (definite location).
Sentence Examples
The focal point of the magnifying glass was only two inches from the object.
Pomegranates are increasingly popular in cooking and baking, whether as juice, garnish, or focal ingredient.
The tree was the focal point of the village square.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The new statue became the ____ point of the town square, attracting all attention.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The grand fireplace served as the ____ point of the living room, drawing everyone's attention.
Word Origin & History
Learned borrowing from New Latin focālis. By surface analysis, focus + -al.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Again, if the plane of the impressed couple intersects the mean plane between N and C, it will envelope the cone whose focals are ON, ON′, and whose internal axis is therefore OA."
— 1877, James Booth, A Treatise on Some New Geometrical Methods, page 209:
"Choose your focals to blend well with the intention of your magical work or ritual."
— 2000, Sirona Knight, Celtic Traditions: Druids, Faeries, and Wiccan Rituals, page 193:
"And no witch leaves behind focals."
— 2019, Faith Hunter, Circle of the Moon, page 27:
"I use focals for aura work sometimes."
— 2022, Tracy Deonn, Bloodmarked:
"As predicted, focals who were paired with peers produced significantly higher levels of reasoning at posttest ( M = 35.34, SD = 4.44 ) than did focals paired with adults."
— 1992, Merrill-Palmer Quarterly - Volume 38, page 198:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The new statue became the ____ point of the town square, attracting all attention.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The grand fireplace served as the ____ point of the living room, drawing everyone's attention.