locus
Collocations
4ADJ.
external, internal
VERB + LOCUS
circle
LOCUS + NOUN
activity
PREP.
from
Definitions
noun
A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime.
The cafeteria was the locus of activity.
The set of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given equation or condition.
A circle is the locus of points from which the distance to the center is a given value, the radius.
A fixed position on a string of DNA or RNA, especially a chromosome, that may be occupied by one or more genes.
Holonyms: subband < band < region < replicon
Meronyms: sublocus; gene, cistron; pseudogene
A passage in writing, especially in a collection of ancient sacred writings arranged according to a theme.
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Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
5The cafeteria was the locus of activity.
WiktionaryA circle is the locus of points from which the distance to the center is a given value, the radius.
WiktionaryHolonyms: subband < band < region < replicon
WiktionaryIf you think you are at the mercy of forces beyond your control, you have an external locus of control.
Tatoeba · #10538150If you think you have control over your own life, you have an internal locus of control.
Tatoeba · #10538151