locus

• Nom désignant un emplacement précis, une position ou un centre d'activité, souvent utilisé dans des contextes formels, scientifiques ou mathématiques.

A noun referring to a specific location, position, or center of activity, often used in formal, scientific, or mathematical contexts.

1. Scene or location of an eventB2formal

   The specific place where an event or action occurs, especially a meeting.

   Lieu où se déroule un événement

   • The park was the locus of the community gathering.
   • The conference room served as the locus for the negotiations.
   • The ancient ruins became the locus of the archaeological dig.

   Synonymeslocalelocalitylocationplacepointpositionscenesitespotvenue

2. Gene position on a chromosomeC1formalscientific

   The specific physical location of a gene or DNA sequence on a chromosome.

   Locus génique

   • The locus for eye color is found on chromosome 15.
   • Scientists mapped the locus of the mutated gene.
   • Each gene occupies a specific locus on a chromosome.

   Synonymeslocationpositionsite

3. Set of points in geometryC1formalscientific

   The set of all points or lines that satisfy or are determined by specific conditions.

   Lieu géométrique

   • A circle is the locus of points equidistant from a center.
   • The parabola is the locus of points with equal distance to a focus and directrix.
   • In geometry, the locus of a moving point can form a curve.