Definition of focal
: of, relating to, being, or having a focus
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a focal figure in the movement
Recent Examples of focal from the Web
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This isn’t just hollering about the surveillance state: The contentious electronic logging device rule has become a focal sore for independent truckers irritated by a rash of related regulations.
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Pianists and guitarists can suffer from this focal hand dystonia, just as De Quervain’s disease affects trumpet and trombone players as well as tennis players.
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The researchers did not use multiple focal spots to image the whole field of view simultaneously.
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What: One-of-a-kind jewelry influenced by nature and mythology, with flowing patterns of woven and forged metal around various focal stones.
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The fact that your bedroom has so many focal features is a wonderful problem to have.
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The first thing your eye is drawn to in the master bedroom is the stonework on the focal wall.
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The main house, originally built in 1938 and designed by popular architect-to-the-stars Paul Williams, has a grand foyer with focal curved stairwell, formal living room with fireplace and library nook.
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The boy was diagnosed with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, or FSGS, a kidney disease for which there is no cure.
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First Known Use of focal
1676
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FOCAL Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of focal for English Language Learners
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: having central or great importance
FOCAL Defined for Kids
Definition of focal for Students
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: of, relating to, or having a focus
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: having central or great importance
- She is a focal character in the story.
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