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cavity
[ kav-i-tee ]
noun
- any hollow place; hollow.
- Anatomy. a hollow space within the body, an organ, a bone, etc.
- a hollow space or a pit in a tooth, most commonly produced by caries. A cavity may be artificially made to support dental restorations.
cavity
/ ˈkævɪtɪ /
noun
- a hollow space; hole
- dentistry a soft decayed area on a tooth See caries
- any empty or hollow space within the body
the oral cavity
- electronics See cavity resonator
cavity
/ kăv′ĭ-tē /
- A hollow; a hole.
- A hollow area within the body.
- A pitted area in a tooth caused by caries.
Other Words From
- cavi·tied adjective
- sub·cavi·ty noun plural subcavities
- un·cavi·tied adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of cavity1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
It also found Siderise had supplied cavity barriers for use in voids larger than those for which they had been tested.
The cleanliness and fluoridation of the water supply has dramatically reduced infectious disease and cavities, and has been heralded as one of the 20th century's greatest public health achievements.
In a post on his social media platform X, Musk said "preliminary indications" were that the problem was linked to an "oxygen/fuel leak in the cavity above the ship engine firewall".
They get into the smallest cavities of a house by the time they’re taken hold, it’s gone.
Adding fluoride to community drinking water is credited with reducing the average number of teeth with cavities by 44% in adults and 58% in adolescents since the 1960s, the health service says.
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More About Cavity
What is a cavity?
A cavity is a pit or hole in a tooth caused by the decay of the enamel and bone, such as you might get if you don’t brush your teeth regularly.
A cavity is more generally any hollow place or crater, as in When the old building was torn down, all that was left was a huge cavity in the ground.
A cavity is also any other hole, divet, or pit in the body, such as the spinal cavity, which surrounds your spinal cord.
Example: That cavity in your molar is probably from all the soda you drink.
Where does cavity come from?
The first records of the term cavity come from the 1500s. It ultimately comes from the Latin cavus, meaning “hollow.” A cavity is always something that is hollow, with the context it is used in telling you how deep the cavity is and how large it is.
Cavity can be used to describe any empty area, which is useful in construction and production, as many products and materials are made with a cavity in the middle either for soundness purposes or to save money on materials. For example, a cavity wall is a wall of a building that has room in the middle for insulation or ventilation.
Did you know … ?
What are some other forms related to cavity?
- cavitied (adjective)
- subcavity (noun)
- uncavitied (adjective)
What are some synonyms for cavity?
What are some words that share a root or word element with cavity?
What are some words that often get used in discussing cavity?
How is cavity used in real life?
Cavity is frequently used to refer to decaying in one’s teeth, but it is also often used to discuss much larger hollow spaces.
I'm such a sweet tooth ….. I can't help it 😍😍😍😍 sorry cavities ✌️😘
— ♕MsJane (@dinahjane97) September 2, 2015
Just had my first cavity filled. Actually my first 5! How did that happen since the last time I saw my dentist?!
— James Maslow (@jamesmaslow) June 11, 2014
British Gas to cut 500 jobs. Some of them are understood to be in Leeds. The posts will be in its loft and cavity wall insulation business.
— BBC Yorkshire (@BBCLookNorth) February 2, 2016
Try using cavity!
Is cavity used correctly in the following sentence?
That cavity under your arm is called your armpit.
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