Focal

Pronunciation: /ˈfoʊkəl/

Definitions of focal

adjective relating to or situated at the center or most important part of something

Example Sentences

A1 The focal point of the room is the large chandelier.

A2 She struggled to find the focal length of the camera lens.

B1 The focal issue in the debate was the economy.

B2 The artist used color to create a focal point in the painting.

C1 The company's focal strategy for the year was to expand into new markets.

C2 The focal theme of the novel was the struggle for power.

Examples of focal in a Sentence

formal The focal point of the presentation was the new marketing strategy.

informal She's always the focal point of attention at parties.

slang That movie was so focal, I couldn't stop watching it.

figurative His passion for music is the focal point of his life.

Grammatical Forms of focal

• past tense: focused
• plural: focals
• comparative: more focal
• superlative: most focal
• present tense: focus
• future tense: will focus
• perfect tense: have focused
• continuous tense: is focusing
• singular: focal
• positive degree: focal
• infinitive: to focus
• gerund: focusing
• participle: focused

Origin and Evolution of focal

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'focal' originated from the Latin word 'focus', meaning hearth or fireplace.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'focal' has evolved to refer to the point at which rays of light meet after passing through a lens or the center of attention or activity.