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
22 February 2025
(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
