Locus

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈləʊkÉ™s/
• GenAm IPA: /ˈloÊŠkÉ™s/
• Rhymes: -əʊkÉ™s

Origin

From Latin locus.

Full definition of locus

Noun

1. A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime.The cafeteria was the locus of activity.
2. (mathematics) The 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.
3. (genetics) A fixed position on a chromosome that may be occupied by one or more genes.

Usage notes

sometimes confused with locust

Related terms

• local
• locality
• localization
• localize
• locate
• location
• locator