focal point

focal point

noun

Definition of FOCAL POINT

1

: focus 1a

2

: focus 5a

Examples of FOCAL POINT

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

First Known Use of FOCAL POINT

1713

Rhymes with FOCAL POINT

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