living
- adjective
- /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
- Specialized
:
in situ
- So this is a living rock, this living lime here.
Examples
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The archaeologists discovered a living rock formation that had never been disturbed by human activities.
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In the mountains, you can find many living stones that have remained untouched for centuries.
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The geologist explained the significance of living minerals as indicators of the area's geological history.
Synonyms
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3.6
Found in nature without being made or changed by people
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
2
6.5
Traveling a lot and staying in temporary places, rarely unpacking
- Offensive
To hit someone very hard or to shock someone very much
Compounds
- Specialized
14
5.7
An official paper that says what medical care you want if you cannot make decisions
- Specialized
3
6.0
A legal plan that lets you keep control of your money and property while alive and avoid court after death
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3.5
A way of life that uses less energy and resources to protect the environment
- Specialized
1
3.5
A number showing how much money a typical household needs for basic goods and services
- Literature
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4.4
A monthly magazine about country homes, gardening, cooking, and life in the countryside
- Specialized
A payment that automatically increases when prices rise to help people afford things
- South African
A small plant with thick leaves that looks like a stone and has yellow or white flowers
- Archaic
Material inside a living cell, including the jelly-like cytoplasm and the nucleus
A set of matching furniture for a room where people sit and relax, like a sofa and chairs
- South African
A small plant that grows in clumps with thick grey-green leaves that look like stones
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Living rock or stone means it is still in its natural place and not removed, and a helpful way to remember it is to think of the stone as 'alive' in the ground because it is still part of the hill.