cavity — a hollow space inside something solid
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a hollow space inside something solid
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkævəti/
Example Sentences
- My dentist said I have three cavities and need to stop eating so much candy.
- The archaeologists discovered a hidden cavity in the ancient pyramid.
- He claimed the cavity in his wall was for 'artistic purposes', but we all knew he punched it during a video game rage.
cavity
NOUN[/ˈkævəti/]
a hollow space inside something solid
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'cavus', meaning 'hollow' or 'empty'. It developed through the Romance languages to denote an empty or hollow space, particularly in medical and anatomical contexts.
Breakdown
cavus (hollow, empty) + -ity (state or condition) = a hollow or empty space.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dentist said I have three cavities and need to stop eating so much candy.”
“The archaeologists discovered a hidden cavity in the ancient pyramid.”
“He claimed the cavity in his wall was for 'artistic purposes', but we all knew he punched it during a video game rage.”
“The bird built its nest in the cavity of the old oak tree.”
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