Multifocal Meaning in English
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Definition
Having or relating to more than one focus or center. Often used in medicine to describe conditions that affect several areas simultaneously or in optics for lenses that help with more than one vision problem.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in medical or optical contexts (e.g., 'multifocal lenses', 'multifocal cancer'). Not commonly used in everyday conversation outside these fields. The opposite is 'unifocal'.
Example Sentences
If you’re having trouble seeing both up close and far away, you might need multifocal contacts.
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She got multifocal glasses to help her see both near and far.
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The doctor said the tumor was multifocal.
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A multifocal infection can appear in different parts of the body at once.
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He switched to multifocal lenses so he doesn't have to change glasses all the time.
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The cancer turned out to be multifocal, which means treatment might be more complex.
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