In Situ (Adjective)
Meaning
Being in the original position; not having been moved; "the archeologists could date the vase because it was in situ"; "an in-situ investigator".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The fossils were excavated carefully to preserve their in-situ arrangement in the rock formation.
- The artist created an in-situ installation, using the natural environment as an integral part of the artwork.
- The in-situ examination of the damage revealed that the structure was more severely compromised than initially thought.
- The in-situ monitor allowed the scientists to track the changes in the ecosystem without disrupting the natural balance.
- The archeologists were thrilled to discover the ancient temple in situ, with its intricate carvings and artifacts still intact.