Focal

/ˈfəʊ.kl̩/ · adjective

Meaning

Belonging to, concerning, or located at a focus (definite location)..

Definitions by Sense

1. Belonging to, concerning, or located at a focus (definite location).
2. Belonging to, concerning, or located at a focus of attention.
3. (medicine) Limited to a small area.
4. (geometry, obsolete) One of two lines perpendicular to the axis of a cone such that the cosine of the angle between the line and the axis is equal to the ratio of the cosines o the semiangles of the cone.
5. (Wicca) An object that is used to focus concentration when performing magic.
6. The individual who is the focus of a study or review, when the study or review is based on that individual's interactions with others.
7. A representative of a group or class of people within an organizational system.
8. A sign or similar type of marketing material designed to draw attention to special deals.

Example Sentences

focal point

The contamination was focal.

The disturbances at the periphery became a focal concern later in the investigation.

The rash was focal.

Again, if the plane of the impressed couple intersects the mean plane between N and C, it will envelope the cone whose focals are ON, ON′, and whose internal axis is therefore OA.

Choose your focals to blend well with the intention of your magical work or ritual.

And no witch leaves behind focals.

I use focals for aura work sometimes.

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