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    Lo·cus clas·si·cus
    /ˌlōkəs ˈklasəkəs/

    noun

    • 1. a passage considered to be the best known or most authoritative on a particular subject.
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  3. The meaning of LOCUS CLASSICUS is a passage that has become a standard for the elucidation of a word or subject.

  4. Locus classicus definition: classical source. See examples of LOCUS CLASSICUS used in a sentence.

  5. "Locus classicus," often abbreviated as "loc. cit.," is a Latin term used in academic writing and citation styles, particularly in the field of classical studies and literature. It refers to a classic or authoritative passage or work that is frequently cited or referenced as a standard or exemplary source of information on a particular topic.

  6. 4 days ago · locus classicus in American English. (ˈloʊkəs ˈklæsɪkəs ) Latin. Word forms: plural Latin ˈloˌciˈ classiˌci (ˈloʊˌsaɪˈ klæsɪˌsaɪ ) a passage often cited as authoritative in illustrating a certain point or subject. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

  7. 5 days ago · an authoritative and often-quoted passage.

  8. Feb 4, 2024 · locus classicus (plural loci classici) An authoritative passage from a standard work that is often quoted as an illustration; a classic case or example.

  9. What does the noun locus classicus mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun locus classicus . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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