Bifocal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Bifocal is an adjective meaning (optics) Having two focal lengths.
Meaning
(optics) Having two focal lengths.
More Meanings
- (of a correcting lens) Divided into two parts, one of which corrects for distance vision and the other for near vision.
Example Sentences
His hair is black and well greased, with individual strands of gray, and he wears wire-rimmed bifocals with a subtle brownish tint.
Synonyms for bifocal
Depending on context, synonyms include central.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include central, spectacles, goggles, sunglasses, shades, eyeglasses.
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