locus — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime.

   Examples

   The cafeteria was the locus of activity.

2. The set of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given equation or condition.

   Examples

   A circle is the locus of points from which the distance to the center is a given value, the radius.

3. A fixed position on a string of DNA or RNA, especially a chromosome, that may be occupied by one or more genes.

   Examples

   Holonyms: subband < band < region < replicon

   Meronyms: sublocus; gene, cistron; pseudogene

4. A passage in writing, especially in a collection of ancient sacred writings arranged according to a theme.

   Usage

   • in-plural

Noun

1. the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)

   Synonyms

   venuelocale

   Broader terms

   scene

2. the specific site of a particular gene on its chromosome

   Broader terms

   sitesituation

3. the set of all points or lines that satisfy or are determined by specific conditions

   Broader terms

   set

   Examples

   the locus of points equidistant from a given point is a circle