Nearby words
lochinvar, lochiometra, lochiometritis, lochiorrhea, lochus, loci, lock, lock bay, lock horns, lock in, lock nut
Definition for loci (2 of 3)
locus
[ loh-kuh s ]
/ ˈloʊ kəs /
noun, plural lo·ci [loh-sahy, -kee, -kahy] /ˈloʊ saɪ, -ki, -kaɪ/, lo·ca [loh-kuh] /ˈloʊ kə/.
a place; locality.
a center or source, as of activities or power: locus of control.
Mathematics. the set of all points, lines, or surfaces that satisfy a given requirement.
Genetics. the chromosomal position of a gene as determined by its linear order relative to the other genes on that chromosome.
Origin of locus
1525–35; < Latin; OL stlocus a place
Definition for loci (3 of 3)
genius loci
[ gen-i-oo s loh-kee; English jee-nee-uh s loh-sahy, -kahy ]
/ ˈgɛn ɪˌʊs ˈloʊ ki; English ˈdʒi ni əs ˈloʊ saɪ, -kaɪ /
noun Latin.
the guardian spirit of a place.
the distinctive character or atmosphere of a place with reference to the impression that it makes on the mind.
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British Dictionary definitions for loci (2 of 3)
genius loci
/ Latin (ˈdʒiːnɪəs ˈləʊsaɪ) /
noun
the guardian spirit of a place
the special atmosphere of a particular place
Word Origin for genius loci
genius of the place
British Dictionary definitions for loci (3 of 3)
locus
/ (ˈləʊkəs) /
noun plural loci (ˈləʊsaɪ)
(in many legal phrases) a place or area, esp the place where something occurred
maths a set of points whose location satisfies or is determined by one or more specified conditionsthe locus of points equidistant from a given point is a circle
genetics the position of a particular gene on a chromosome
Word Origin for locus
C18: Latin
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Medicine definitions for loci
locus
[ lō′kəs ]
n. pl. lo•ci (-sī′, -kē, -kī′)
A place; site.
The position that a given gene occupies on a chromosome.
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Science definitions for loci
locus
[ lō′kəs ]
Plural loci (lō′sī′, -kē, -kī′)
The set or configuration of all points whose coordinates satisfy a single equation or one or more algebraic conditions.
The position that a given gene occupies on a chromosome.
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Culture definitions for loci
locus
plur. loci (loh-seye, loh-keye)
In geometry, the set of all points (and only those points) that satisfy certain conditions; these points form a curve or figure. For example, the locus of all points in space one foot from a given point is a sphere having a radius of one foot and having its center at the given point. The locus of all points in a plane one foot from a given point is a circle having a radius of one foot and having its center at the given point.
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