# defocus

> English word · Verb · IPA /diːˈfəʊkəs/

## Definitions
1. To cause (a lens, or a beam of light or particles, etc.) to be out of focus.

## Etymology
From de- + focus.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/defocus