focal

Meanings

Plural: focals

Adjective Satellite

• having or localized centrally at a focus
  • "focal point"
  • "focal infection"

Adjective

• of or relating to a focus
  • "focal length"

Adj

• Belonging to, concerning, or located at a focus.
• Limited to a small area.

Noun

• One of two lines perpendicular to the axis of a cone such that the cosine of the angle between the line and the axis is equal to the ratio of the cosines o the semiangles of the cone.
• An object that is used to focus concentration when performing magic.
• The individual who is the focus of a study or review, when the study or review is based on that individual's interactions with others.
• A representative of a group or class of people within an organizational system.
• A sign or similar type of marketing material designed to draw attention to special deals.
• The central or most important element of something; a focal element.
• A major point of interest; an attraction.
• An exemplar of a concept.

Antonyms

locoregional, nonfocal, systemic, widespread

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