safely-situated
|safe-ly-sit-u-at-ed|
B2
/ˈseɪfli ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/
securely positioned
Etymology
Etymology Information
'safely-situated' originates from the combination of 'safe' and 'situated', where 'safe' meant 'free from harm' and 'situated' meant 'placed in a particular position'.
Historical Evolution
'safely-situated' evolved from the Middle English word 'saf' and the Latin word 'situatus', eventually becoming the modern English term 'safely-situated'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'securely placed', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
located in a position that is secure and free from danger or risk.
The house is safely-situated on a hill, away from the flood zone.
Synonyms
Antonyms
dangerously situatedriskily positioned
Last updated: 2025/03/27 05:53