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multilocus

multilocus

1 8.3
Involving more than one place, for example different areas in a study
  • adjective
  • /ˌmʌltiˈloʊkəs/
  • Specialized
: multilocal
  • The study used a multilocus analysis to examine patterns across several regions.

Examples

  • A multilocus approach can provide more comprehensive data in ecological research.

  • By applying a multilocus framework, scientists were able to identify trends across different ecological zones.

  • Scientists compared multilocus results to those from single-site studies.

  • Researchers found multilocus patterns in the data.

  • The multilocus analysis revealed unexpected results.

  • The study used a multilocus analysis to examine genetic variations across multiple populations.

  • A multilocus strategy helps researchers gather more detailed insights in evolutionary biology.

Synonyms

multifocal
vsmultilocus
  • Specialized
2 6.3

Present in several different places in the body

is broader meaning multiple locations or positions beyond medical settings
multipoint
vsmultilocus
  • Specialized
1 4.9

Having several points or connections in a system

is more general about multiple locations or positions not only network points
multicentric
vsmultilocus
  • Specialized
1 7.2

Happening in several different places

is about multiple locations or positions generally rather than specific centers

How Many Sites

multilocus
  • Specialized
1 8.3
multisite
1 4.6

Surface Forms

multilocus positive

Morphology

multilocus = locus (transparent) = multi + locus

The word is transparently formed from 'multi-' plus 'locus', meaning involving multiple sites or positions.

Etymology

Multilocus combines multi- ('many') and locus ('place' or 'location'), a root you also find in 'local' and 'location'. So multilocus describes something that involves 'many places' or several sites in a study or map.