locus

Meaning

  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 string of DNA or RNA, especially a chromosome, that may be occupied by one or more genes.
  4. (in-plural) A passage in writing, especially in a collection of ancient sacred writings arranged according to a theme.

Synonyms

locale
45k
position
A2
venue
C2
location
B1
place
A1
situation
A2
site
B1
spot
A2
seat
A2
💺
point
A1
niche
21k
attitude
B2
stand
A1
locality
36k
posture
C2
mark
A2
mend
C1
moment
A1
patch
B2
pathway
22k
period
B1
question
A1
❓
region
B2
room
A1
scenario
C1
scene
A2

scene of action

setting
B2
siting
situs
slot
C1
space
A2
stead
23k
territory
B2
trace
B1
trajectory
C2
stop
A1
🛑

spatial location

area
A2
bay
B2
berth
20k
chair
B1
🪑
district
B2
dominion
C2
dot
C1
field
A2
filling
B2
forum
C2
full stop
land
A2
Translations

lieu
point

τόπος

locus

lugar
position
locus

locus

sitio
luogo

Locus

posizione
posició
place

θέση

Frequency

49k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈləʊkəs/
Etymology

Borrowed from Latin locus.

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