Focal

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈfoÊŠklÌ©/
• RP IPA: /ˈfəʊklÌ©/
• Rhymes: -əʊkÉ™l

Origin

From New Latin focālis; synchronically analyzable as focus + -al.

Full definition of focal

Adjective

1. Belonging to, concerning, or located at a focus
2. (medicine) limited to a small area

Derived terms

• focal length
• focal plane
• focal point