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noun
- 1. a particular position, point, or place: technical "it is impossible to specify the exact locus in the brain of these neural events"
- 2. a curve or other figure formed by all the points satisfying a particular equation of the relation between coordinates, or by a point, line, or surface moving according to mathematically defined conditions: "a parabola is the locus of a point that moves so as to be equidistant from a fixed point and a straight line"
a place; locality. a center or source, as of activities or power: locus of control. Mathematics. the set of all points, lines, or surfaces that satisfy a given requirement. Genetics. the chromosomal position of a gene as determined by its linear order relative to the other genes on that chromosome. locus. / ˈləʊkəs /.
1. (Law) (in many legal phrases) a place or area, esp the place where something occurred. 2. (Mathematics) maths a set of points whose location satisfies or is determined by one or more specified conditions: the locus of points equidistant from a given point is a circle. 3. (Genetics) genetics the position of a particular gene on a chromosome.
Definition of locus noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Apr 17, 2024 · A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime . The cafeteria was the locus of activity. ( 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 days ago · 1. (in many legal phrases) a place or area, esp the place where something occurred. 2. mathematics. a set of points whose location satisfies or is determined by one or more specified conditions. the locus of points equidistant from a given point is a circle. 3. genetics.
Locus definition, a place; locality. See more. Genetics.. the chromosomal position of a gene as determined by its linear order relative to the other genes on that chromosome.
Definitions of locus. noun. the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting) synonyms: locale, venue. see more. noun. the set of all points or lines that satisfy or are determined by specific conditions. “the locus of points equidistant from a given point is a circle”. see more.
