LOCUS

locus

(noun) the set of all points or lines that satisfy or are determined by specific conditions; “the locus of points equidistant from a given point is a circle”

locus

(noun) the specific site of a particular gene on its chromosome

venue, locale, locus

(noun) the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

locus (plural loci)

A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime.

(mathematics) The set of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given equation or condition.

(genetics) A fixed position on a chromosome that may be occupied by one or more genes.

(mostly, in the plural) A passage in writing, especially in a collection of ancient sacred writings arranged according to a theme.

Usage notes

• Sometimes confused with locust.

Anagrams

• ULOCs, clous

Source: Wiktionary


Lo"cus, n.; pl. Loci, & Loca. Etym: [L., place. Cf. Allow, Couch, Lieu, Local.]

1. A place; a locality.

2. (Math.)

Definition: The line traced by a point which varies its position according to some determinate law; the surface described by a point or line that moves according to a given law. Plane locus, a locus that is a straight line, or a circle.

– Solid locus, a locus that is one of the conic sections.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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The Boston Tea Party helped popularize coffee in America. The hefty tea tax imposed on the colonies in 1773 resulted in America switching from tea to coffee. In the lead up to the Revolutionary War, it became patriotic to sip java instead of tea. The Civil War made the drink more pervasive. Coffee helped energize tired troops, and drinking it became an expression of freedom.

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