NOUN | phenomenon | focal point, focus | a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges |
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state | focal point, focus, nidus | a central point or locus of an infection in an organism | |
cognition | focal point, focus, focusing, focussing, direction, centering | the concentration of attention or energy on something |
Meaning | A point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges. | |
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Synonym | focus | |
Broader | point | The precise location of something |
Spanish | enfoque, foco | |
Catalan | focus |
Meaning | A central point or locus of an infection in an organism. | |
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Synonyms | focus, nidus | |
Part of | focal infection | bacterial infection limited to a specific organ or region especially one causing symptoms elsewhere |
Broader | point | The precise location of something |
Meaning | The concentration of attention or energy on something. | |
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Synonyms | focus, focusing, focussing, direction, centering | |
Narrower | particularism | A focus on something particular |
Broader | concentration, engrossment, absorption, immersion | complete attention |
Spanish | enfoque | |
Catalan | focus |
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