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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    center midpoint nucleus hub core centerpoint focalize centerpiece linchpin pivot axis nucleus crux centerpiece middle midst heart kernel focal central pivotal key crucial salient prominent noticeable conspicuous outstanding striking main principal primary chief mainstay cornerstone keystone anchor base foundation fulcrum lever axis pole center of attention center of interest

    Meaning of Focal Point

    The primary meaning of "Focal Point" refers to the central or most important point of something.

    Definitions

    • The point at which rays of light converge, or from which they appear to diverge
    • * A point of concentration or focus, especially the central or most important point of something

    Etymology of Focal Point

    The term "Focal Point" originates from the Latin words "focus," meaning hearth or fireplace, and "point," from the Old French "point," from the Latin "punctus," past participle of "pungere," to prick
    Historically, the term "focal point" was first used in optics to describe the point at which light rays converge or appear to converge

    Example Uses

    • The city's main square is the focal point of the town's social life
    • * The new policy has become the focal point of the debate
    • * The artist used a focal point to create a sense of depth in the painting

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    periphery edge border margin fringe extremity outside exterior outer distant remote secondary minor peripheral insignificant unimportant trivial marginal fringe outermost farthest remotest least important noncentral nonessential

    Related Nouns

    center core nucleus hub axis pole pivot linchpin cornerstone keystone anchor base foundation fulcrum lever midpoint middle midst heart kernel focus concentration attention interest spotlight highlight emphasis priority

    Related Verbs

    focus concentrate centralize converge diverge radiate emanate issue arise originate stem derive center pivot revolve rotate turn direct aim target zero fix fasten secure stabilize

    Related Adjectives

    central focal pivotal key crucial salient prominent noticeable conspicuous outstanding striking main principal primary chief major important significant vital essential critical decisive determining influential dominant controlling reigning supreme