FOVEA - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

area consisting of a small depression in the retina containing cones and where vision is most acute

Categories: Area, Region

Synonyms

Fovea, Fovea centralis

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "fovea" was borrowed from Latin fovea.

🧩 Fun Fact

Latin's grammatical structure influenced how English speakers think about verb tenses and cases.