adjective

focal

focal, central, main

The focal point of the room is the fireplace.

The focal point of the room is the fireplace.

((focal)) + noun relating to the central or most important point The focal point of the room is the fireplace.

Synonyms: central, main, principal

From Latin 'focus' meaning 'hearth, fireplace', which came to mean 'center of interest'. The '-al' suffix makes it an adjective.

It's related to the word 'focus'. A 'focal' point is the point you 'focus' on.

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