1. plural of locus; specific places or positions
2. in mathematics, sets of points satisfying particular conditions
Usage: mathematics
3. in genetics, specific positions of genes on chromosomes
Usage: genetics

Examples

• The archaeologists identified several loci where ancient artifacts were found.
• Scientists studied the genetic loci associated with the inherited trait.
• The earthquake’s loci were mapped across the fault line.
• In geometry, the loci of points equidistant from two fixed points form a straight line.
• Researchers examined multiple loci on the chromosome to understand the mutation.
• The disease outbreak had three primary loci in the metropolitan area.