Loci: meaning, definitions and examples
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loci
[ หloสหsaษช ]
mathematics, biology
In mathematics, 'loci' is the plural form of 'locus', which refers to a set of points satisfying a particular condition or a rule. It is commonly used in geometry to describe the path traced by a point moving in a certain manner. In biology, it can refer to the specific position of a gene or a significant sequence on a chromosome. Understanding loci is essential for studying genetic traits and variations as they define the location of genes within the genome.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The loci of the points form a circle.
- In genetics, we examine the loci that determine eye color.
- The locus of all points equidistant from a given point is a sphere.
Translations
Translations of the word "loci" in other languages:
๐ต๐น locais
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคฅเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Orte
๐ฎ๐ฉ lokasi
๐บ๐ฆ ะผัััั
๐ต๐ฑ lokacje
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ ดๆ
๐ซ๐ท lieux
๐ช๐ธ lugares
๐น๐ท yerler
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฅ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃู ุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ mรญsta
๐ธ๐ฐ miesta
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐ็น
๐ธ๐ฎ kraji
๐ฎ๐ธ staรฐir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพััะฝะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mษsษlษlษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ lugares
Word origin
The term 'locus' is derived from the Latin word 'locus', meaning 'place, location, or position'. It has been adopted into English mathematical and scientific terminology to describe locations in a geometric sense or positions of genes in biological contexts. The use of the plural 'loci' maintains the classical Latin conjugation rules and is commonly found in mathematical texts and scientific literature. The concept of loci has been crucial since antiquity, with mathematicians such as Euclid and later, great minds like Descartes, utilizing the notion to develop the foundation of geometry. In modern biology, loci are invaluable in understanding genetic linkages and the complexity of genomes.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #12,532, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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