focal point

noun

Examples of focal point in a Sentence

This port was the focal point of trade two centuries ago.
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Word History

First Known Use

1692, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of focal point was in 1692

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“Focal point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/focal%20point. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.

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