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The correct spelling is locus.
How to pronounce locus
/ˈləʊkəs/
nounIPA: /ˈləʊkəs/
Say it like: Loc-us
The correct spelling is locus. A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime. For example: "The cafeteria was the locus of activity."
Usage Examples
“The cafeteria was the locus of activity.”
“A circle is the locus of points from which the distance to the center is a given value, the radius.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime.
- 2.The set of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given equation or condition.
- 3.A fixed position on a chromosome that may be occupied by one or more genes.
- 4.(chiefly in the plural) A passage in writing, especially in a collection of ancient sacred writings arranged according to a theme.
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