focal area
fo·cal ar·e·a
F f Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [foh-kuh l air-ee-uh]
- /ˈfoʊ kəl ˈɛər i ə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [foh-kuh l air-ee-uh]
- /ˈfoʊ kəl ˈɛər i ə/
Definition of focal area words
- noun focal area (in dialect geography) an area whose dialect has exerted influence on the dialects of surrounding areas, as reflected in a set of isoglosses more or less concentrically surrounding it. 1
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Parts of speech for Focal area
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focal area popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
focal area usage trend in Literature
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