Born or originating in a particular place or country; produced naturally in a country or climate; native; not exotic.Figuratively, innate; inherent; intrinsic.Synonyms Native, etc. See original, a.In geology, noting a rock or a mineral which has originated as such in the place where it is found, such as granite or basalt in situ. A glacial boulder brought from a distance is exotic or erratic.In physiography, noting a stream which developed originally in its present surroundings: it is a consequent one in most cases.