locus

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈləʊkəs/
• (America) IPA: /ˈloʊkəs/

Noun

locus (plural loci)

1. A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime.

   The cafeteria was the locus of activity.

2. (mathematics) The set of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given equation or condition.

   A circle is the locus of points from which the distance to the center is a given value, the radius.

3. (genetics) A fixed position on a chromosome that may be occupied by one or more genes.
4. (mostly, in the plural) A passage in writing, especially in a collection of ancient sacred writings arranged according to a theme.

Related terms

• local
• locality
• localization
• localize
• locate
• location
• locator

Translations

• French: lieu, endroit, local
• Spanish: lugar, sitio

Translations

• French: lieu
• Spanish: lugar

Translations

• French: locus
• Spanish: locus

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