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- [loh-sahy, -kee, -kahy]
- /ˈloʊ saɪ, -ki, -kaɪ/
- /ˈləʊ.saɪ/
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- [loh-sahy, -kee, -kahy]
- /ˈloʊ saɪ, -ki, -kaɪ/
Definitions of loci word
- noun loci the guardian spirit of a place. 1
- noun loci the distinctive character or atmosphere of a place with reference to the impression that it makes on the mind. 1
- noun plural loci a place; locality. 1
- noun plural loci a center or source, as of activities or power: locus of control. 1
- noun plural loci Mathematics. the set of all points, lines, or surfaces that satisfy a given requirement. 1
- noun plural loci Genetics. the chromosomal position of a gene as determined by its linear order relative to the other genes on that chromosome. 1
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Origin of loci
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin; OL stlocus a place
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Parts of speech for Loci
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loci popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for loci
noun loci
- arrangements — preparatory measures taken or plans made; preparations
- attitudes — Plural form of attitude.
- bearings — a sense of one's relative position or situation; orientation (esp in the phrases lose, get, or take one's bearings)
- carriages — Plural form of carriage.
- conditions — external or existing circumstances
Antonyms for loci
noun loci
- successes — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
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