Definition

The action or result of making something blurry or out of focus, especially in photography or optics.

Example

The defocus of the image made it hard to see the details clearly.

Conversation

I noticed that my photos have a strange defocus lately.

Really? That can be frustrating when you want everything to be sharp.

Yeah, I think I need to check my lens settings for any defocus issues.

Good idea! Sometimes just a small adjustment can make a huge difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To make something less clear or sharp, especially in terms of vision or images.

Example

The photographer decided to defocus the background to highlight the subject in the foreground.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think my camera might be broken; it keeps defocusing my pictures.

That sounds frustrating! Have you checked the lens?

Yeah, I cleaned it, but it still seems to defocus randomly.

Root Explanation

Defocus → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "focus" (from Latin "focus", meaning hearth or center). The word "defocus" means to move away from the center of focus or to blur an image.

Memory Tip

Think of moving something 'away' ('de-') from its 'center' ('focus') — that's why defocus means to blur or lose clarity.

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