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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.

   Word Origin Latin, literally ‘classical place’.

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   What is the plural of locus classicus?

   • noun plural locus classicus classical source: a passage commonly cited to illustrate or explain a subject or word. 1 noun locus classicus an authoritative and often quoted passage from a standard work 0 noun locus classicus a passage often cited as authoritative in illustrating a certain point or subject 0

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   What is the synonym of locus classicus?

   • Synonyms for LOCUS CLASSICUS: archetype, classic, paradigm, case, example, exemplar, exemplification, illustration, instance, prototype Locus classicus: as in classic, paradigm. Synonyms: archetype, classic, paradigm…

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   What does 'locus classicus' mean in a citation?

   • When "locus classicus" is mentioned in a citation or reference, it indicates that the cited source is a well-known and widely recognized text that serves as a primary or key reference point for the topic being discussed. The abbreviation "loc. cit." is used to refer back to a previously cited source.

   What does the Latin term "locus classicus (loc. cit.)" mean?

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   When was locus classicus first used?

   • The earliest known use of the noun locus classicus is in the mid 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for locus classicus is from 1657, in the writing of J. Robinson. locus classicus is a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: Latin locus classicus.

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   The meaning of LOCUS CLASSICUS is a passage that has become a standard for the elucidation of a word or subject.

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   "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.

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

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   3 days ago · An authoritative and often quoted passage from a standard work.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   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. ( biology) The locality from which a taxon was first described. Categories:

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   May 24, 2024 · locus classicus: 1 n an authoritative and often-quoted passage Type of: passage a section of text; particularly a section of medium length

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   locus classicus, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary