ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (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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