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bifocal

/ˈbaɪfoʊkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does bifocal mean?

adjective

Having two distinct parts or powers, especially in the case of glasses or lenses, one for near vision and one for distant vision.

Example

"She put on her bifocal glasses to read the book without having to switch between two pairs of glasses."

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