focus

noun
[L5411]

Related

Derived from focus

Forms

  • singular : focus
  • plural : focuses
  • plural : foci

Senses

  • point where light rays originating from a point converge on an object
  • fixed reference point; special points with reference to which any of a variety of curves is constructed
  • in computing, the component of the graphical user interface which is selected to receive input
  • Concentration of attention
  • something that receives attention

focus

verb
[L718]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : focus
  • simple present, singular, third person : focuses
  • simple past : focused
  • present participle : focusing
  • simple present, singular, third person : focusses
  • past participle, simple past : focussed
  • present participle : focussing

Senses

  • fixed reference point; special points with reference to which any of a variety of curves is constructed
  • giving attention or priority to something