locus

(noun)

The set of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given equation or condition.

Related Terms

  • directrix
  • nappe
  • focus
  • conic section
  • asymptote
  • vertex

Examples of locus in the following topics:

  • What Are Conic Sections?

    • A conic section is the locus of points $P$ whose distance to the focus is a constant multiple of the distance from $P$ to the directrix of the conic.
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