Noun: locus (loci) low-kus
- 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"
- The specific site of a particular gene on its chromosome
"The researchers identified the locus of the gene responsible for the genetic disorder"
- The scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)
"The picturesque village served as the locus for the romantic comedy";
- venue, locale
Derived forms: loci
Type of: scene, set, site, situation
Encyclopedia: Locus