afocal
|a-fo-cal|
C1
🇺🇸
/eɪˈfoʊkəl/
🇬🇧
/eɪˈfəʊkəl/
without a focal point
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afocal' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'focal' from Latin 'focus' meaning 'hearth' or 'point'.
Historical Evolution
'afocal' was formed in the 19th century by combining the Greek prefix 'a-' with the Latin-derived 'focal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without a focal point', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/25 01:06