Located

Definition

Located is an adjective and the past participle of the verb "locate." It refers to something that has been placed or positioned in a specific place or is situated in a particular location.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective
• Verb (past participle of "locate")

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈloʊ.keɪ.tɪd/
• Respelling: LOH-kay-tid

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈləʊ.keɪ.tɪd/
• Respelling: LOH-kay-tid

Etymology

The word "located" is derived from the verb "locate," which comes from Latin "locare," meaning "to place" or "to set," and is related to "locus," meaning "place." The use of "located" as a descriptor dates back to the 17th century.

Derivatives

• Locate (verb)
• Location (noun)
• Relocated (adjective)
• Locatable (adjective)
• Dislocated (adjective)

Synonyms

• Positioned
• Situated
• Placed

Antonyms

• Displaced
• Unplaced
• Unlocated

Usage

The term "located" is widely used to describe the positioning or presence of something in a specific area. For example, "The restaurant is located in the city center." It can also refer to metaphorical positioning, such as in "The solution is located within the dataset."

Related Terms

• Locale: A specific place or setting.
• Placement: The act of positioning something.
• Dislocation: The state of being out of place.

Detailed Definitions

Adjective

• Situated in a particular place: Refers to something that has a defined geographical or spatial position.
  • Example: "The hotel is located near the airport."
• Identified or found in a specific area: Refers to the act of being determined or established in a position.
  • Example: "The missing files were located in a secure folder."

Verb (past participle of 'locate')

• To determine or discover the position of something: Indicates an action that results in finding or placing.
  • Example: "The engineers have located the source of the problem."