locus
Pronunciation: [ˈloʊkəs]
Word
Context: “science”
(noun) a specific place or location where something happens or exists. In science, it can mean the position of a gene on a chromosome, or where a particular event takes place.
Example
The locus of the gene is located on the third chromosome.
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There is no known locus for that particular condition in humans.
Example
What is the locus of the bacteria in the experiment?
Context: “philosophy”
(noun) a point or area that is the center of attention or where important things happen. It can refer to a place in discussions, ideas, or theories.
Example
The conference was a locus for sharing new ideas in philosophy.
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This was not a locus for meaningful conversation; everyone was distracted.
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Where is the locus of debate in our current discussion?
Context: “mathematics”
(noun) a set of points that satisfy a particular condition or equation. Think of it like a path or shape defined by certain rules.
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The circle is the locus of all points that are the same distance from the center.
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This point does not belong to the locus defined by the equation.
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What does the locus of the function look like on the graph?
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