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loci

 

[ หˆloสŠหŒsaษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

locations, places, positions

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น locais

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฅเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Orte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lokasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ัั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lokacje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ ดๆ‰€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lugares

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yerler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ์†Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู…ุงูƒู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรญsta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ miesta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฐ็‚น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kraji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ staรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ั‹ะฝะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ“แƒ’แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™sษ™lษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lugares

Etymology

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.