Definition of DEFOCUS

defocus

Meanings

Verb

  • To cause (a lens, or a beam of light or particles, etc.) to be out of focus.

Noun

  • The process of going out of focus.
  • The distance by which the focal point is in front of (positive defocus) or beyond (negative defocus) the image or target surface.

Origin / Etymology

From de- + focus.

Scrabble Score: 13

defocus is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
defocus is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
defocus is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

defocus is a valid Words With Friends word