in situ

Speech parts

1. in situ - Adjective

2. in situ - Adverb

4. in situ - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

In its natural position or place; -- said of a rock or fossil, when found in the situation in which it was originally formed or deposited.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Alternative names

in-situ

Synonyms

unmoved in place lotus local place situated sitting intact sedentary untouched in situ undisturbed ex situ in position at the field level
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Antonyms

lost repulse combat dispute counter contest
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Examples

If you see how a plant grows and you taste it in situ you have a perfect example of how it should taste on the plate. Rene Redzepi

carcinoma in situ Source: Internet

the archeologists left the pottery in place Source: Internet

the archeologists could date the vase because it was in situ Source: Internet

an in-situ investigator Source: Internet

A challenge for the modern archaeologist is to consider whether in-situ preservation, or recovery and conservation on land is the preferable option; or to face the fact that preservation in any form, other than as an archaeological record is not feasible. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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