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Locus (plural: loci)

The set of all points satisfying a given condition. The locus of points 3 cm from O is a circle of radius 3 cm.

Definition

Common loci: circle (constant distance from a point); perpendicular bisector (equidistant from two points); angle bisector (equidistant from two lines).

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