word
focal length
FOH-kul LENGTH
/ˈfoʊkəl lɛŋθ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
focallength
Dictionary meaning
The distance between the lens and the image sensor, affecting field of view and magnification
History and origin
Latin
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