multi-focus
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/ˈmʌltiˌfoʊkəs/
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/ˈmʌltiˌfəʊkəs/
multiple focal points
Etymology
'multi-focus' originates from the combination of 'multi-' meaning 'many' and 'focus' from Latin 'focus' meaning 'hearth' or 'point of convergence'.
'multi-focus' evolved from the concept of 'multi-focal' in optical sciences, eventually becoming a term used in photography and optics.
Initially, it referred to multiple points of convergence in optics, but now it is widely used in photography and vision correction.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a lens or optical device designed to focus on multiple points or areas simultaneously.
The multi-focus lens allows photographers to capture both the foreground and background in sharp detail.
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