Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cofocus

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: co-fo-cus
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An element in a clause, sentence, etc. that acts as the focus, or main element, in combination with another such element.

Example Sentences

"In general, the expression in focus is a predicate, which applies to something which is defined by the cofocus."
"Not all cofoci are presuppositions; sometimes the cofocus is new information "accommodated" to the common ground which is introduced as though it were presupposed[…]"

Etymology

From co- + focus.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: co

Inflected Forms

cofoci (plural)

Questions

What does cofocus mean?: An element in a clause, sentence, etc. that acts as the focus, or main element, in combination with another such element.
Where does cofocus come from?: From co- + focus.

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