1. having a fovea or foveae; marked by small pits or depressions
Usage: technical/scientific; anatomy and biology
2. relating to or involving the fovea centralis of the eye, or concentrated at the center of vision
Usage: technical/scientific; ophthalmology and vision science

Examples

• The foveated surface of the leaf helped water drain away quickly.
• Foveated rendering in virtual reality improves performance by focusing detail where the user is looking.
• The foveated region of the retina provides the sharpest vision.
• Many insects have foveated compound eyes adapted for detecting movement.
• The foveated pit organs of pit vipers allow them to sense heat from prey.