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- [nich]
- /nɪtʃ/
- /niːʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nich]
- /nɪtʃ/
Definitions of niche word
- noun niche an ornamental recess in a wall or the like, usually semicircular in plan and arched, as for a statue or other decorative object. 1
- noun niche a place or position suitable or appropriate for a person or thing: to find one's niche in the business world. 1
- noun niche a distinct segment of a market. 1
- noun niche Ecology. the position or function of an organism in a community of plants and animals. 1
- adjective niche pertaining to or intended for a market niche; having specific appeal: niche advertising. 1
- verb with object niche to place (something) in a niche. 1
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Origin of niche
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < French, Middle French, back formation from nicher to make a nest < Vulgar Latin *nīdiculāre, derivative of Latin nīdus nest
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Parts of speech for Niche
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adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
niche popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
niche usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for niche
noun niche
- place — a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.
- position — condition with reference to place; location; situation.
- function — the kind of action or activity proper to a person, thing, or institution; the purpose for which something is designed or exists; role.
- role — a part or character played by an actor or actress.
- forte — a passage that is loud and played with force or is marked to be so. Abbreviation: f.
Antonyms for niche
noun niche
- closure — The closure of a place such as a business or factory is the permanent ending of the work or activity there.
- entertainment — The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment.
- solid — having three dimensions (length, breadth, and thickness), as a geometrical body or figure.
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