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focal point

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focal point
n.
See focus.

focal point
Noun
1. the point where the rays of light from a lens or mirror meet
2. the centre of attention or interest: a focal point for the new high-technology industries

focal point
The point at which all radiation coming from a single direction and passing through a lens or striking a mirror converges. Also called focus.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.focal point - a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges
point - the precise location of something; a spatially limited location; "she walked to a point where she could survey the whole street"
2.focal pointfocal point - a central point or locus of an infection in an organism; "the focus of infection"
point - the precise location of something; a spatially limited location; "she walked to a point where she could survey the whole street"
focal infection - bacterial infection limited to a specific organ or region especially one causing symptoms elsewhere
3.focal point - the concentration of attention or energy on something; "the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology"; "he had no direction in his life"
engrossment, immersion, absorption, concentration - complete attention; intense mental effort
particularism - a focus on something particular
Translations
French focal point nfoyer m (fig); centre m de l'attention, point focal
German focal point [ˈfəukl-] nMittelpunkt m;
(of camera, telescope etc) → Brennpunkt m

Italian focal point npunto focale

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