Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

locus

noun

/ˈloʊ.kəs/

Definition

A locus is a specific location or point in a particular space, often used in mathematics and biology.

Examples

The locus of points equidistant from a fixed point is a circle.
In genetics, the locus of a gene can reveal important information about hereditary traits.
The researcher focused on the locus of control in personality studies.

Meaning

In the context of biology, it can refer to the precise position of a gene on a chromosome. In mathematics, it denotes the set of points satisfying a particular condition.