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locus Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: L OW1 K AH0 S

What Does Locus Mean?

Locus is a noun that means A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime. It can also mean The set of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given equation or condition.

Locus Definition (Noun)

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

    The cafeteria was the locus of activity.

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

Synonyms of Locus

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Antonyms of Locus

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Locus in a Sentence

The cafeteria was the locus of activity.

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

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