adjective
- relating to or located at a focus or central point
- of primary importance or interest; main
- relating to the focus of a lens or mirror
Usage: optics
Examples
- The kitchen is the focal point of their home.
- Education was the focal issue in the campaign.
- The focal length of this lens is 50 millimeters.
- Crime prevention became the focal concern of the community.
- The focal area of the earthquake caused the most damage.
- She adjusted the focal distance to get a clearer image.
- The focal theme of the novel is redemption.