Phrase guide

ex situ

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Outside its original position or place.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable, rare

Examples

  • The tissue sample was analyzed ex situ to prevent contamination from surrounding cells.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: in situ

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ex + sitū, ablative singular of situs.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: in situ — ex situ
  • German: ex situ — ex situ
  • Italian: ex situ — ex situ
  • Spanish: ex situ — ex situ
  • Swedish: ex situ — ex situ