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focal
adjective fo·cal \ˈfō-kəl\
: having central or great importance
Full Definition of FOCAL
: of, relating to, being, or having a focus
— fo·cal·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of FOCAL
1693
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FOCAL Defined for Kids
focal
adjective fo·cal \ˈfō-kəl\
Definition of FOCAL for Kids
1
: of, relating to, or having a focus
2
: having central or great importance <She is a focal character in the story.>
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focal
adjective fo·cal \ˈfō-kəl\
Medical Definition of FOCAL
: of, relating to, being, or having a focus
—fo·cal·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb
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