HyperDic: focal_point

English > 3 senses of the expression focal point:
NOUNphenomenonfocal point, focusa point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges
statefocal point, focus, nidusa central point or locus of an infection in an organism
cognitionfocal point, focus, focusing, focussing, direction, centeringthe concentration of attention or energy on something
English > focal point: 3 senses > noun 1, phenomenon
MeaningA point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges.
Synonymfocus
BroaderpointThe precise location of something
Spanishenfoque, foco
Catalanfocus
English > focal point: 3 senses > noun 2, state
MeaningA central point or locus of an infection in an organism.
Synonymsfocus, nidus
Part offocal infectionbacterial infection limited to a specific organ or region especially one causing symptoms elsewhere
BroaderpointThe precise location of something
English > focal point: 3 senses > noun 3, cognition
MeaningThe concentration of attention or energy on something.
Synonymsfocus, focusing, focussing, direction, centering
NarrowerparticularismA focus on something particular
Broaderconcentration, engrossment, absorption, immersioncomplete attention
Spanishenfoque
Catalanfocus

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