SITUATION
Sit`u*a"tion, n. Etym: [LL. situatio: cf. F. situation.]
1. Manner in which an object is placed; location, esp. as related to something else; position; locality site; as, a house in a pleasant situation.
2. Position, as regards the conditions and circumstances of the case. A situation of the greatest ease and tranquillity. Rogers.
3. Relative position; circumstances; temporary state or relation at a moment of action which excites interest, as of persons in a dramatic scene. There's situation for you! there's an heroic group! Sheridan.
4. Permanent position or employment; place; office; as, a situation in a store; a situation under government.
Syn. — State; position; seat; site; station; post; place; office; condition; case; plight. See State.
SITUS
Si"tus, n. Etym: [L., situation.] (Bot.)
Defn: The method in which the parts of a plant are arranged; also, the position of the parts. Henslow.
SITZ BATH
Sitz" bath`. Etym: [G. sitzbad.]
Defn: A tub in which one bathes in a sitting posture; also, a bath so taken; a hip bath.