Locus

Noun

Definitionen

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

"The cafeteria was the locus of activity."

2.NounThe 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.NounA fixed position on a string of DNA or RNA, especially a chromosome, that may be occupied by one or more genes.

4.NounA passage in writing, especially in a collection of ancient sacred writings arranged according to a theme.

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