locus

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.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈləʊkəs/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin locus.

Synonyms

locale

position

venue

location

place

situation

site

spot

seat

💺

point

niche

attitude

stand

locality

posture

mark

mend

moment

patch

pathway

period

question

❓

region

room

scenario

scene

scene of action

setting

siting

situs

slot

space

stead

territory

trace

trajectory

stop

🛑

spatial location

area

bay

berth

chair

🪑

district

dominion

dot

field

filling

forum

full stop

land

Translations

lieu

point

τόπος

locus

lugar

position

locus

locus

sitio

luogo

Locus

posizione

posició

place

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