# locus

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈləʊkəs/ · frequency rank #23,026

## Definitions
1. A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime.
2. The set of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given equation or condition.
3. A fixed position on a string of DNA or RNA, especially a chromosome, that may be occupied by one or more genes.
4. A passage in writing, especially in a collection of ancient sacred writings arranged according to a theme.

## Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin locus. Doublet of lieu.

## Easily confused with
- **los** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/locus-vs-los)
- **Lou** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/locus-vs-lou)
- **loss** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/locus-vs-loss)
- **lots** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/locus-vs-lots)
- **loud** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/locus-vs-loud)
- **logs** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/locus-vs-logs)
- **Lois** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/locus-vs-lois)
- **loos** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/locus-vs-loos)
- **looks** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/locus-vs-looks)
- **Louis** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/locus-vs-louis)
- **loves** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/locus-vs-loves)
- **Lucas** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/locus-vs-lucas)
- **lords** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/locus-vs-lords)
- **loops** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/locus-vs-loops)
- **lotus** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/locus-vs-lotus)
- **logos** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/locus-vs-logos)
- **lousy** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/locus-vs-lousy)
- **lupus** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/locus-vs-lupus)
- **longs** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/locus-vs-longs)
- **loins** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/locus-vs-loins)

## Common misspellings (7)
`lcous`, `llocus`, `loccus`, `locsu`, `locuss`, `loucs`, `olcus`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/locus