focal point

The term 'focal point' is used in various fields to describe a central point of convergence, attention, or importance.

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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