niched

niche

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nich]
- /nɪtʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nich]
- /nɪtʃ/

Definitions of niched word

noun niched 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 niched a place or position suitable or appropriate for a person or thing: to find one's niche in the business world. 1
noun niched a distinct segment of a market. 1
noun niched Ecology. the position or function of an organism in a community of plants and animals. 1
adjective niched pertaining to or intended for a market niche; having specific appeal: niche advertising. 1
verb with object niched to place (something) in a niche. 1

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Origin of niched

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 Niched

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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niched 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".

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Synonyms for niched

noun niched

placed — a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.
functioned — Simple past tense and past participle of function.
slotted — a narrow, elongated depression, groove, notch, slit, or aperture, especially a narrow opening for receiving or admitting something, as a coin or a letter.
cornered — having (a specified number or type of) corners
holed — an opening through something; gap; aperture: a hole in the roof; a hole in my sock.

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