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- [in see-too]
- /ɪn ˈsi tu/
- /ɪn ˌɪnˈsɪt.juː/
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- [in see-too]
- /ɪn ˈsi tu/
Definitions of in situ words
- adverb in situ in the original place 1
- adjective in situ at the original place 1
- adverb in situ If something remains in situ, especially while something is done to it, it remains where it is. 0
- adverb in situ In situ is also an adjective. 0
- adverb in situ in the natural, original, or appropriate position 0
- adverb in situ (esp of a cancerous growth or tumour) not seen to be spreading from a localized position 0
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Origin of in situ
First appearance:
before 1730 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1730-40, in situ is from the Latin word in sitū literally, in place
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Parts of speech for In situ
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
in situ popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for in situ
adj in situ
- situated — Archaic. located; placed; situated.
- sedentary — characterized by or requiring a sitting posture: a sedentary occupation.
- lotus — a plant believed to be a jujube or elm, referred to in Greek legend as yielding a fruit that induced a state of dreamy and contented forgetfulness in those who ate it.
Antonyms for in situ
adj in situ
- standing — rank or status, especially with respect to social, economic, or personal position, reputation, etc.: He had little standing in the community.
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Matching words
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