locus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- locus noun A particular place, especially one seen as a centre of activity.
- place noun A particular area, location, or spot.
- premises noun A piece of land together with the buildings on it, especially as a single property.
- spot noun A small mark or patch of a different color or texture on a surface.
Senses
locus is used for these senses in English:
- locus A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime.
- locus (genetics) A fixed position on a string of DNA or RNA, especially a chromosome, that may be occupied by one or more genes.
- place A location or position in space.
- premises Land, and all the built structures on it, especially when considered as a single place.
- spot A location or area.
locus — full definition
- noun A particular place, especially one seen as a centre of activity.
- noun In mathematics, the set of all points that satisfy a given condition or equation.
- noun In genetics, the fixed position of a gene on a chromosome.
place — full definition
- noun A particular area, location, or spot.
- noun A person's position or role, such as in a competition, organization, or in line.
- verb To put something or someone in a particular location.
- verb To achieve a certain rank or position in a competition.