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Focal
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Simple meaning
What does Focal mean?
Related to the main focus.
Dictionary definition
Related to the main focus, center, or point of attention.
Example sentences
Focal in a sentence
easy
The focal point of the room was the fireplace.
medium
The camera has a short focal length.
hard
Focal describes something central, important, or related to focus in vision and optics.
Synonyms
Words like Focal
Antonyms
Opposite words
minorLess important or not central.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to focal, depending on context.
Word family
Focal word family
Base word
focal
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Practice 1
What does focal mean?
Focal means related to the main focus.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to focal?
Central is close in meaning to focal in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of focal?
Minor contrasts with focal.
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