locus
IPA: ɫˈoʊkʌs
noun
- A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime.
- (mathematics) The set of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given equation or condition.
- (genetics) A fixed position on a chromosome that may be occupied by one or more genes.
- (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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Examples of "locus" in Sentences
- That's the locus of the dispute.
- The locus is the newsletters themselves.
- However, this is not the locus of the dispute.
- The locus of these points is the neutral axis.
- The reasoning is because it is the locus of abuse.
- The major locus of these cantos is the city of Venice.
- The latter, not the former, is the locus of notability.
- The locus of the semantic congruity effect in comparitive judgments.
- This island is the locus of the major carpet snake myth of the area.
- Just switches the locus of the maintenance headache, since it's so unnatural.
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