Synonyms for locus
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime.
The cafeteria was the locus of activity.
Related words
- Word family
- local locality localization localize locate location locator locoregional
- Phrases
- vanishing locus zero locus
Forms
- Plural
- locuses → locales, venues, places…
Example sentences
- venue Tom is looking for a suitable venue for the meeting.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| locus | steady | |
| venue | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- place1, venue2
- 6 letters
- locale2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (venue2 = 2 syllables).