situated

[ sich-oo-ey-tid ]

adjective

1. located; placed.
2. placed in a particular position or condition, especially with reference to the possession of money:

   The inheritance leaves them well situated.

Other Words From

• un·situ·ated adjective
• well-situ·ated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of situated¹

First recorded in 1550–60; situate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

"In Australia, more than one in 10 houses in Australia are situated in flood zones. Flooding from intense rainfall and overflowing rivers is the most common and costliest natural disaster," said Associate Professor Shi.

From Science Daily

But in 2019, Turkey took control of the Ras Al-Ain area, where Alouk is situated, saying it needed to establish a “safe zone” to protect the country from what it described as terrorist attacks.

From BBC

It includes photos with Tyson and Paul, a number of ringside tickets and a suite situated "flush against the ring".

From BBC

But small-time producers already situated within a country’s borders can saturate the market.

From Salon

“Between the environmental community and the governor and the attorney general, we’re well situated to fight to protect nature and to protect environmental health and the public,” Gold said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• placed
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