adjective

focal

focal, central

The focal point of the room is the fireplace.

The focal point of the room is the fireplace.

This is a focal issue for our community.

This is a focal issue for our community.

((focal)) + noun relating to the centre or most important part The focal point of the discussion was cost.

Synonyms: central, main, principal, key; Antonyms: peripheral, minor

From Latin 'focus' (hearth, fireplace) + '-al' (adjective suffix).

Think of the 'focal point' of a camera lens, where the image is sharpest.

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