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FOCAL POINT Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the phrase focal point. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase focal point. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for FOCAL POINT

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focus
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the concentration of attention or energy on something

• maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system

• maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea

• a central point or locus of an infection in an organism

• special emphasis attached to something

• a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges

• a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section

verb

• direct one's attention on something

• cause to converge on or toward a central point

• bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions

• become focussed or come into focus

• put (an image) into focus

centering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the concentration of attention or energy on something

• (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back

direction
nounn
noun

• a line leading to a place or point

• the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves

• a general course along which something has a tendency to develop

• something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

• the act of managing something

• a message describing how something is to be done

• the act of setting and holding a course

• a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something

• the concentration of attention or energy on something

focusing
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• the concentration of attention or energy on something

• the act of bringing into focus

focussing
verbv
noun

• the concentration of attention or energy on something

nidus
nounn
noun

• a central point or locus of an infection in an organism

• a nest in which spiders or insects deposit their eggs

Best Hypernyms For FOCAL POINT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for focal point, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
point absorption concentration engrossment immersion

Alternatives for FOCUS

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