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focally

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈfoʊkəli/

KK: /ˈfoʊkəli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that relates to a specific focus or center of attention.


Example

The research was conducted focally to address the main issues identified in the study.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about how we focus our energy on tasks?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's interesting how we can do it so focally sometimes.
Sloth A
Right? I think being focally aware of our priorities really helps.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It makes a big difference in how much we accomplish.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
centrally
concentrically
specifically
Antonyms
peripherally
diffusely
generally
Root Explanation

Focally → It is formed from "focus" (from Latin *focus*, meaning hearth or center) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "focally" means in a manner that relates to a center or focal point.

Memory Tip

Think of 'focus' as the center of attention, and remember that 'focally' means relating to that center.

Visually Confused Words
vocally
locally
folly
foaly
fally
socially
odically
formally
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