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site-specific

intermediateB2

/saɪt spɪˈsɪfɪk/ · site-spe-cif-ic

referring to something that is designed or intended for a particular site or location.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

referring to something that is designed or intended for a particular site or location.

ایسی چیز جو کسی مخصوص جگہ کے لئے ڈیزائن یا مطلوب ہو۔

مخصوص جگہ

makhsoos jagah

Synonyms

location-specificcontextualplace-basedجگہ مخصوصمقام مخصوصمحل خاص

Antonyms

genericuniversalstandardعامیونیورسلمعیاری

Common Collocations

  • site-specific art
  • site-specific installations
  • site-specific performances

Example Sentences

The artist created a site-specific installation that interacted with the environment.

فنکار نے ایک مخصوص جگہ کا نصب کیا جو ماحول کے ساتھ تعامل کرتا ہے۔

Fankar ne aik makhsoos jagah ka nasb kiya jo mahol ke sath taamul karta hai.

Site-specific performances often reflect the historical significance of the location.

مخصوص جگہ کی کارکردگیاں عموماً مقام کی تاریخی اہمیت کی عکاسی کرتی ہیں۔

Makhsoos jagah ki karkardagiyan aam tor par maqam ki tareekhi ahmiyat ki aaks karti hain.

The architecture of the building is site-specific, taking into account the landscape.

عمارت کی تعمیراتی انداز مخصوص جگہ کی بنیاد پر ہے، جو منظر نامے کو مدنظر رکھتا ہے۔

Imarat ki tameerati andaaz makhsoos jagah ki buniyad par hai, jo manzar name ko mad e nazar rakhta hai.

Easily Confused With

site:Site refers to a physical location, while site-specific is an adjective describing something designed for that location.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'site' as a stage where specific events happen.

Imagine a unique art installation in a specific park, tailored to that exact spot.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "site + specific" — a particular location combined with the quality of being clearly defined

First known use: 20th century

The term 'site-specific' began being used in the mid-20th century, especially in relation to art and architecture, to refer to practices or installations that are designed to exist in a specific location.