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focal

[ foh-kuhl ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to a focus.


focal

/ ˈ´Úəʊ°ìÉ™±ô /

adjective

  1. of or relating to a focus
  2. situated at, passing through, or measured from the focus
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ´Ú´Ç³¦²¹±ô±ô²â, adverb
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ´Ú´Çc²¹±ô·±ô²â adverb
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of focal1

From the New Latin word ´Ú´Ç³¦Äå±ô¾±²õ, dating back to 1685–95. See focus, -al 1
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A wooden platform and benches in the center of the garden serve as a focal point for performances and events.

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Thousands more sites are thought to be contaminated across Europe, and the Crown Dependency of Jersey has become a focal point for efforts to tackle the impacts.

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But the capital has emerged largely unscathed – except for the unfinished headquarters for the auditor-general's office, which remains the focal point of the damage in Thailand.

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They have expanded over the past 55 years, becoming a focal point for violence and conflicting claims over land.

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According to those who depend on them, local libraries are far more than a repository of books - they are community focal points and, for some, a vital lifeline to the outside world.

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