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Focally for Dummies

pronunciation: 'foʊkəlli

What does Focally really mean?

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Hey there! I want to help you understand what the word "focally" means, and I'll do my best to explain it in a way that makes sense to you.

So, when we talk about something being "focally," we're actually talking about the center or main point of attention or interest. It's like when you're watching a movie, and there's something happening that captures your attention the most. That thing would be the focal point of the movie for you.

Let me give you an example to make it even clearer:

Imagine you're sitting in a classroom with a big bulletin board at the front. Now, let's say someone puts up a beautiful picture of a sunflower on that bulletin board. When you walk into the room, your eyes immediately go to that picture, right? That sunflower picture becomes the focal point of the whole bulletin board because it captures your attention the most.

Similarly, in different situations, there can be a focal point as well, like when you look at a painting, read a story, or even when you're having a conversation with your friend. In each of these situations, there might be something that stands out the most and grabs your attention, becoming the focal point.

Now, I should mention that "focally" can also mean something else:

Another way we use "focally" is to describe something that is specifically related to a certain part of the body. Picture this: you have a big circle, and inside that circle, there's a smaller part that gets more attention or focus. That smaller part is the focal area. For instance, if you bumped your knee and it feels hurt, you would say that the pain is focally located on your knee. So, "focally" can also describe something happening in only one specific area.

So, to sum it all up, "focally" means the main point of attention or interest, something that stands out the most like the sunflower picture on a bulletin board. It can also mean something specifically happening in one area like when you say the pain is focally located on your knee.

I hope that explanation helps! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Learning new words can be tricky, but I believe in you!


Revised and Fact checked by Elizabeth Martin on 2023-11-06 05:37:22

Focally In a sentece

Learn how to use Focally inside a sentece

  • She painted the wall with a focally purple color, creating a striking focal point in the room.
  • The photographer captured a beautiful landscape with a focally positioned tree in the foreground.
  • The chef garnished the dish with a sprig of fresh herbs, adding a focally fragrant aroma to the plate.
  • During the concert, the lead singer's powerful voice became the focally captivating element of the performance.
  • The teacher used a whiteboard to write down the focally important points for the students to remember.

Focally Pertains To

Words to which the original word is relevant

focal