locus

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See also: lócus

English

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin locus.

Pronunciation

Noun

locus (plural loci or locuses)

  1. A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime.
    The cafeteria was the locus of activity.
  2. (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. (genetics) A fixed position on a string of DNA or RNA, especially a chromosome, that may be occupied by one or more genes.
    Holonyms: subband < band < region < replicon
    Meronyms: sublocus; gene, cistron; pseudogene
  4. (chiefly in the plural) A passage in writing, especially in a collection of ancient sacred writings arranged according to a theme.

Usage notes

  • Sometimes confused with locust.

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Italian

Etymology

Internationalism. Ultimately an unadapted borrowing from Latin locus (place, spot). Doublet of luogo.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɔ.kus/
  • Rhymes: -ɔkus
  • Hyphenation: lò‧cus

Noun

locus m (plural loci)

  1. (genetics) locus

Latin

Spanish

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