Definition of focal distance in English:

focal distance

noun ˈfəʊkl ˌdɪst(ə)ns

1Optics. The distance from a lens, lens system, or curved mirror to its focus along its focal axis.
2The distance between any given point of an ellipse or hyperbola and one of its foci. In early use also: the distance between the foci of an ellipse or a hyperbola and its centre.
3The distance between any given point of a parabola and its focus. In early use also: the distance between the focus of a parabola and its vertex.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in William Molyneux (1656–1698), experimental philosopher and constitutional writer. From focal + distance.

Definition of focal distance in US English:

focal distance

nounˈfəʊkl ˌdɪst(ə)ns

1Optics. The distance from a lens, lens system, or curved mirror to its focus along its focal axis.
2The distance between any given point of an ellipse or hyperbola and one of its foci. In early use also: the distance between the foci of an ellipse or a hyperbola and its centre.
3The distance between any given point of a parabola and its focus. In early use also: the distance between the focus of a parabola and its vertex.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in William Molyneux (1656–1698), experimental philosopher and constitutional writer. From focal + distance.

单词	focal distance
释义	Definition of focal distance in English: focal distance noun ˈfəʊkl ˌdɪst(ə)ns 1Optics. The distance from a lens, lens system, or curved mirror to its focus along its focal axis. 2The distance between any given point of an ellipse or hyperbola and one of its foci. In early use also: the distance between the foci of an ellipse or a hyperbola and its centre. 3The distance between any given point of a parabola and its focus. In early use also: the distance between the focus of a parabola and its vertex. Origin Late 17th century; earliest use found in William Molyneux (1656–1698), experimental philosopher and constitutional writer. From focal + distance. Definition of focal distance in US English: focal distance nounˈfəʊkl ˌdɪst(ə)ns 1Optics. The distance from a lens, lens system, or curved mirror to its focus along its focal axis. 2The distance between any given point of an ellipse or hyperbola and one of its foci. In early use also: the distance between the foci of an ellipse or a hyperbola and its centre. 3The distance between any given point of a parabola and its focus. In early use also: the distance between the focus of a parabola and its vertex. Origin Late 17th century; earliest use found in William Molyneux (1656–1698), experimental philosopher and constitutional writer. From focal + distance.
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