unusually-situated
|un-usual-ly-sit-u-at-ed|
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/ʌnˈjuːʒuəli ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/
(situate)
place or position
Etymology
Etymology Information
'situate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'situatus,' where 'situare' meant 'to place or locate.'
Historical Evolution
'situatus' transformed into the French word 'situé,' and eventually became the modern English word 'situate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place or locate something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
located in a position that is not common or expected.
The house was unusually-situated on the edge of a cliff.
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Last updated: 2025/03/17 00:02