ex-situ
|ex/si/tu|
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/ɛks ˈsɪtʃu/
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/ɛks ˈsɪtjuː/
conservation outside natural habitats
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ex-situ' originates from Latin, specifically the words 'ex' meaning 'out of' and 'situ' meaning 'place'.
Historical Evolution
'ex-situ' was directly borrowed from Latin into modern English to describe conservation practices.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'out of place', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'conservation outside natural habitats'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/02/14 21:53