focal
/ˈfoʊ.kl̩/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.67 in modern English
10
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Belonging to, concerning, or located at a focus of attention.
noun
One of two lines perpendicular to the axis of a cone such that the cosine of the angle between the line and the axis is equal to the ratio of the cosines o the semiangles of the cone.
Obsolete
noun
An object that is used to focus concentration when performing magic.
noun
The individual who is the focus of a study or review, when the study or review is based on that individual's interactions with others.
noun
A representative of a group or class of people within an organizational system.
Example Sentences
- "focal point"
- "The contamination was focal."
- "The disturbances at the periphery became a focal concern later in the investigation."
- "The rash was focal."
- "Again, if the plane of the impressed couple intersects the mean plane between N and C, it will envelope the cone whose focals are ON, ON′, and whose internal axis is therefore OA."
- "Choose your focals to blend well with the intention of your magical work or ritual."
Etymology
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈfoʊ.kl̩/
- British English: /ˈfəʊ.kl̩/