noun🔗ShareA place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime."The cafeteria was the locus of activity."placeareapoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe set of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given equation or condition."A circle is the locus of points from which the distance to the center is a given value, the radius."mathspacepointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA fixed position on a chromosome that may be occupied by one or more genes."Scientists identified several loci on chromosome 7 that are linked to increased risk of heart disease. "biologybiochemistryorganismpartstructurescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(chiefly in the plural) A passage in writing, especially in a collection of ancient sacred writings arranged according to a theme."The student diligently searched the ancient texts for relevant loci on the topic of forgiveness, hoping to compile a comprehensive understanding from various perspectives. "religionliteraturewritingtheologyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
