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focuser

|fo/cus/er|

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/ˈfoʊkəsər/

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/ˈfəʊkəsə/

(focus)

center of attention

Base Form	Plural	Plural	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun
focus	focuses	foci	focusers	focuses	focuses	focused	focused	focusing	focuses

Etymology

Etymology Information

'focuser' originates from the Latin word 'focus', which meant 'hearth' or 'fireplace'.

Historical Evolution

'focus' transformed from the Latin word 'focus' and eventually became the modern English word 'focus'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'hearth' or 'fireplace', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'center of activity or interest'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a device or person that focuses, especially in the context of optical instruments.

The telescope's focuser was adjusted to get a clearer image.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45