Definitions

1. noun

The place or set of possible places where something can occur or exist.

“The locus of the storm was difficult to pinpoint due to the scattered reports.”

2. noun

A set of points in space that satisfy a given condition or equation.

“The locus of the parabola is a U-shaped curve.”

3. noun

A place of origin or ancestry, especially one that is considered prestigious or desirable.

“The family’s locus of origin was a small village in Italy.”

4. noun

A specific point or place that is considered to be of central importance or significance.

“The locus of the city’s cultural scene is the historic arts district.”

5. verb

To locate or find the position of something.

“The detective had to locus the missing person’s phone to track their location.”