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
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.
• Sometimes confused with locust.
• 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
23 December 2024
(noun) Australian tree having hard white timber and glossy green leaves with white flowers followed by one-seeded glossy blue fruit
According to Guinness World Records, the largest iced coffee is 14,228.1 liters and was created by Caffé Bene (South Korea), in Yangju, South Korea, on 17 July 2014. They poured iced black Americano on the giant cup that measured 3.3 meters tall and 2.62 meters wide.
