Focal (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Having or localized centrally at a focus; "focal point"; "focal infection".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The beam of light converged on a focal point deep within the telescope.
- In optics, a lens or mirror is designed to concentrate light toward a focal point.
- The therapist used a technique that involved stimulating the focal areas of the muscles to release tension.
- Her illness was eventually traced to a focal infection in her tonsils, which had been mistakenly left intact during a previous procedure.
- Scientists have been searching for a focal point of global astronomical observations to enhance data collection.
Meaning 2
Of or relating to a focus; "focal length".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The camera's focal length allowed for optimal close-up shots.
- The optical engineer was responsible for calculating the focal length of the new lens.
- In photography, understanding focal length is key to capturing the desired image.
- The telescope's focal length was adjusted to get a sharper view of the distant planet.
- The designer took into account the focal length of the projector when setting up the conference room.