Locus

noun

/ˈləʊkəs/

Word Frequency: 6.5

Definitions

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 chromosome that may be occupied by one or more genes.

4.noun(chiefly in the plural) A passage in writing, especially in a collection of ancient sacred writings arranged according to a theme.

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