noun Download 🔗Share A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime. Examples : "The cafeteria was the locus of activity." place area police Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The set of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given equation or condition. Examples : "A circle is the locus of points from which the distance to the center is a given value, the radius." math space point Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A fixed position on a chromosome that may be occupied by one or more genes. Examples : "Scientists identified several loci on chromosome 7 that are linked to increased risk of heart disease. " biology biochemistry organism part structure science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (chiefly in the plural) A passage in writing, especially in a collection of ancient sacred writings arranged according to a theme. Examples : "The student diligently searched the ancient texts for relevant loci on the topic of forgiveness, hoping to compile a comprehensive understanding from various perspectives. " religion literature writing theology history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading