World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariescavité
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ka-vee-tay
"Le dentiste a trouvé une cavité dans ma dent."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A hollow space within a solid object or body.
"The dentist found a cavity in my tooth that needed to be filled." - 2
An empty space or void in a structure.
"The cavity in the wall was perfect for hiding the electrical wires."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'cavity' originates from the Latin 'cavitas', meaning 'hollowness' or 'a hollow space'. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, reflecting the evolution of medical and anatomical terminology.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Cavity"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Cavity" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
cavité
Transliteration: ka-vee-tay
"Le dentiste a trouvé une cavité dans ma dent."
Hohlraum
Transliteration: hohl-raum
"Der Zahnarzt fand ein Hohlraum in meinem Zahn."
cavità
Transliteration: ka-vee-tah
"Il dentista ha trovato una cavità nel mio dente."
cavidad
Transliteration: ka-vee-dad
"El dentista encontró una cavidad en mi diente."
cavidade
Transliteration: ka-vee-dah-jee
"O dentista encontrou uma cavidade no meu dente."
गुफा
Transliteration: gufa
"दंत चिकित्सक ने मेरी दांत में एक गुफा पाई।"
腔
Transliteration: qiāng
"牙医在我的牙齿中发现了一个腔。"
구멍
Transliteration: gu-meong
"치과 의사가 내 이빨에서 구멍을 발견했습니다."
空洞
Transliteration: kūdō
"歯医者は私の歯に空洞を見つけました。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all French termsTo question someone thoroughly about a completed mission, project, or undertaking.
A document or electronic record issued by a carrier or shipping company confirming that goods have been received and dispatched for transport to a specified destination.
Apt to shoot without sufficient provocation or before fully assessing a situation.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Cavity"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.