focal point
The term 'focal point' is used in various fields to describe a central point of convergence, attention, or importance.
Definition
B2Optics
(technical, scientific)The point where parallel rays of light converge after passing through a lens or reflecting off a mirror.
Example
- In a concave mirror, the focal point is where light rays meet after reflection.
B2General Usage
(common)The central point of interest or activity.
Example
- The new statue became the focal point of the town square.
B2Art
(artistic)A feature in a work of art that draws the viewer's attention.
Example
- The bright red flower serves as the focal point in the painting.
C1Game Theory
(technical, academic)A solution that people naturally tend to choose in the absence of communication.
Example
- In the coordination game, players often choose the same focal point without discussing it.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "focal point":
focal planein focuspoint of interestfocal depthpoint of referencepoint personcenter stagerallying pointpivot pointpoint d'appuicenter fieldpower centervantage pointanchor pointfixed pointpoint of contactbright spotstarting pointaxial pointpoint mass