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- Dictionaryfocal point/ˈfəʊkl ˌpɔɪnt/
noun
- 1. the point at which rays or waves meet after reflection or refraction, or the point from which diverging rays or waves appear to proceed.
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FOCAL POINT definition: 1. the thing that everyone looks at or is interested in: 2. the point where waves of light or…. Learn more.
1. : focus sense 4a. 2. : focus sense 1a. Examples of focal point in a Sentence. This port was the focal point of trade two centuries ago. Recent Examples on the Web With her dress as the focal point, Anderson opted for minimal accessories, wearing only glittering stud earrings.
the point at which all elements or aspects converge; center of activity or attention: The focal point of our discussion was the need for action. the central or principal point of focus. focal point. noun.
noun. a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges. synonyms: focus. see more. type of: point. the precise location of something; a spatially limited location. noun. the concentration of attention or energy on something.
FOCAL POINT definition: the thing that attracts most of your attention or interest in a place, picture, etc: . Learn more.
Definition of focal point noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
focal point. n. 1. (General Physics) Also called: principal focusorfocus the point on the axis of a lens or mirror to which parallel rays of light converge or from which they appear to diverge after refraction or reflection. 2. a central point of attention or interest.
1 a thing or person that is the center of interest or activity In rural areas, the church is often the focal point for the local community. He quickly became the focal point for those who disagreed with government policy.
The focal point of something is the thing that people concentrate on or pay most attention to. The focal point for the town's many visitors is the museum. American English : focal point / ˈfoʊkəl pɔɪnt /
FOCAL POINT meaning: 1 : a center of activity, interest, or attention; 2 : focus.
