Locus — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈlō-kəs/ lo·cus

Meaning & Definition of Locus

Locus (noun)

  1. the place where something is situated or occurs, site, location
  2. a center of activity, attention, or concentration
  3. the set of all points whose location is determined by stated conditions

Locus (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest

    "an area of the Southwest that has been the locus of a number of New Agey movements"

    similar: axis, base, capital, center, central, core, cynosure, epicenter, eye, focus, ground zero, heart, hub, mecca, navel, nerve center, nexus, nucleus, omphalos, seat, where it's at
    related: headquarters, happy hunting ground, hive, hotbed, hot spot, playground, playland, kernel, nub, pith, deep, thick, essence, quintessence, soul, attraction, lodestone, magnet, polestar

  2. the area or space occupied by or intended for something

    "the locus of brightness occurs where the rays of sunlight converge in front of the lens"

    similar: emplacement, locale, locality, location, place, point, position, site, spot, venue, where
    related: scene, precinct, region, section, sector, here, there

Related Entry: Locus classicus (noun)

Locus classicus is a different word from Locus. The synonyms below are for locus classicus, not for locus.

  1. as in classic, paradigm

    similar: archetype, classic, paradigm, case, example, exemplar, exemplification, illustration, instance, prototype, representative, sample, specimen, cross section, microcosm, evidence, indication, manifestation, sign

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Locus

The most common words with a similar meaning to Locus:

axis, base, capital, center, central, core, cynosure, epicenter, eye, focus, ground zero, heart, hub, mecca, navel, nerve center, nexus, nucleus, omphalos, seat, emplacement, locale, locality, location, place, point, position, site, spot, venue, where, where it's at

Related Words for Locus

headquarters, happy hunting ground, hive, hotbed, hot spot, playground, playland, kernel, nub, pith, deep, thick, essence, quintessence, soul, attraction, lodestone, magnet, polestar, scene, precinct, region, section, sector, here, there

Word Forms of Locus

Inflections: loci

Origin & Etymology of Locus

Latin stall

First known use: 1648

Words & Phrases Containing Locus

locus classicus, locus coeruleus, locus in quo

Frequently Asked Questions about Locus

What does "Locus" mean?

"Locus" means the place where something is situated or occurs, site, location. As a noun, it is defined as: the place where something is situated or occurs, site, location. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Locus"?

Other words for "Locus" include axis, base, capital, center, central, core, cynosure and epicenter. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Locus" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Locus"?

There are 58 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Locus". Common alternatives include axis, base, capital, center, central, core, cynosure, epicenter, eye and focus.

How do you use "Locus" in a sentence?

Examples of "Locus" in a sentence: "an area of the Southwest that has been the locus of a number of New Agey movements"; "the locus of brightness occurs where the rays of sunlight converge in front of the lens".

Is "Locus" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Locus" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Locus"?

"Locus" is pronounced /ˈlō-kəs/ and divided into syllables as lo·cus.

What is the origin of the word "Locus"?

"Locus" comes from Latin stall. First known use: 1648.

What is another word for "Locus" meaning "a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest"?

When "Locus" (noun) means a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest, synonyms include axis, base, capital, center, central and core.