in situ
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in situ
- /ɪnˈsɪ.t(j)uː/
- /ɪnˈsaɪ.t(j)uː/
Rhymes with -ɪtjuː, -aɪːtjuː
Where it comes from
Borrowed from Latin in + sitū, ablative singular of situs.
adjective
-
In its original position or place.
Opposite: ex situ
adverb
-
In its original position or place.
Opposite: ex situ
Translations
Every language
adv in its original position or place
| Español | in situ |
|---|---|
| Italiano | in situ, sul campo, sulla struttura, sul terreno reale, nel luogo d'origine, sul luogo stesso |
| Română | in situ |
| Русский | на месте na meste |
Talk about this word "in situ." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/in%20situ. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. in situ. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/in%20situ "in situ." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/in%20situ.Cite this
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title = {in situ},
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