NICHE

recess, niche

(noun) an enclosure that is set back or indented

recess, recession, niche, corner

(noun) a small concavity

niche, ecological niche

(noun) (ecology) the status of an organism within its environment and community (affecting its survival as a species)

niche

(noun) a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it; “he found his niche in the academic world”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

niche (plural niches)

(architecture) A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. Hence, any similar position, literal or figurative.

Synonym: nook

(ecology) A function within an ecological system to which an organism is especially suited.

(by extension) Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited, such as a particular market in business.

Synonyms: specialty, specialization,

An arrow woven into a Muslim prayer rug pointing in the direction of Mecca.

Verb

niche (third-person singular simple present niches, present participle niching, simple past and past participle niched)

(transitive) To place in a niche.

(transitive, marketing) To specialize in a niche, or particular narrow section of the market.

Adjective

niche (comparative more niche, superlative most niche)

Pertaining to or intended for a market niche; having specific appeal.

Anagrams

• Chien, chine, chiné

Source: Wiktionary

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Niche, n. Etym: [F., fr. It. nicchia, prop., a shell-like recess in a wall, fr. nicchio a shellfish, mussel, fr. L. mytilus.]

Definition: A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. hence, any similar position, literal or figurative. Images defended from the injuries of the weather by niches of stone wherein they are placed. Evelun.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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