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locus

The correct spelling is locus.

How to pronounce locus

/ˈləʊkəs/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime.
  2. 2.The set of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given equation or condition.
  3. 3.A fixed position on a chromosome that may be occupied by one or more genes.
  4. 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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