Focal and Main

Focal

Focal adjective - Of or relating to a focus.
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Main and focal are semantically related in pertaining to a focus topic. In some cases you can use "Main" instead an adjective "Focal".

Nearby Word: focus

Main

Main adjective - Coming before all others in importance.

Focal and main are semantically related in principal topic. You can use "Focal" instead an adjective "Main".

Nearby Words: mainly, mainline

Both words in one sentence

  • Webcomic / The Word Weary Ascended Extra: Once a minor character, Mona Byrnewald has become a focal part of the main story.
  • Spy Satellites The main plot's infiltration mission is to get a team into Japan so they can set up a beacon that will act as a central focal point so a satellite can get a clear image of the country.
  • Film / City of God He later becomes one of the movie's focal characters and a main villain.
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Main and Focal. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/focal/main
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