locus

noun

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

the specific site of a particular gene on its chromosome

the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)

Roots

locusloc- · Latin · place

Synonyms for locus

localen

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Where does locus come from?

The word locus breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root loc-, from Latin locus (“place”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.