multifocal
adjective
mul·ti·fo·cal
ˌməl-ti-ˈfō-kəl
: having multiple foci: such as
a
of a disease
: arising from or present in more than one location or localized area of the body
multifocal pneumonia with infiltrates throughout both lungs
… Kaposi's sarcoma is "multifocal" with a storm of lesions springing up simultaneously in several spots, in contrast to cancer's single-cell origin.—Marilyn Chase
b
: having two or more parts that correct vision at different focal distances : having more than one focal length
multifocal eyeglasses
compare bifocal entry 1, trifocal entry 1
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“Multifocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multifocal. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.
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