CEFR B2

focal

adjective

Meaning

Relating to the central point or most important part of something.

Examples

The study focused on the focal symptoms of the disease.
The debate centered on the focal issue of economic inequality.

Synonyms: central, key, principal, primary

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focal (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈfoʊkəl/

Definition

Relating to the central point or most important part of something.

Examples

The study focused on the focal symptoms of the disease.
The debate centered on the focal issue of economic inequality.
She became the focal character in the unfolding drama.

How to Use focal

focal point (collocation): The central or most important thing in a scene or situation. — "The ancient statue became the focal point of the museum exhibit."
focal length (collocation): The distance from the optical center of a lens or mirror to the focal point. — "The photographer chose a lens with a short focal length for the wide-angle shot."
focal issue (collocation): The main or most important problem or topic being discussed. — "Climate change is the focal issue of the international summit."

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