bifocal Definition
- 1having two parts or areas with different optical powers, used especially of a lens for eyeglasses that corrects for both near and far vision
- 2eyeglasses having lenses that are bifocal
Using bifocal: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bifocal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I need to get bifocal glasses because I can't see things up close anymore.
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Bifocal lenses have a visible line separating the two parts.
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She prefers wearing contact lenses over bifocals.
bifocal Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for bifocal
- multifocal
- dual-focus
Origins of bifocal
from Latin 'bi-' meaning 'two' and 'focus' meaning 'hearth'
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Summary: bifocal in Brief
The term 'bifocal' [bahy-foh-kuhl] refers to something that has two parts or areas with different optical powers. It is commonly used to describe eyeglasses that correct for both near and far vision, and can also refer to the lenses themselves. Bifocal lenses have a visible line separating the two parts.
