non-focal
|non-fo-cal|
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/nɒn-ˈfoʊkəl/
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/nɒn-ˈfəʊkəl/
not central
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-focal' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'focal' from Latin 'focus' meaning 'hearth' or 'center'.
Historical Evolution
'non-focal' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'focal', which itself comes from the Latin word 'focus'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'focal' meant 'related to the center', and 'non-focal' has consistently meant 'not related to the center'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not relating to or being the main point of interest or activity.
The non-focal points of the painting add depth to the overall composition.
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Last updated: 2025/06/02 17:05