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noun
1.
an ornamental recess in a wall or the like, usually semicircular in plan and arched, as for a statue or other decorative object.
2.
a place or position suitable or appropriate for a person or thing: to find one's niche in the business world.
3.
a distinct segment of a market.
4.
Ecology. the position or function of an organism in a community of plants and animals.
adjective
5.
pertaining to or intended for a market niche; having specific appeal: niche advertising.
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verb (used with object)
6.
to place (something) in a niche.
Origin:
1605–15; < French, Middle French, back formation from nicher to make a nest < Vulgar Latin *nīdiculāre, derivative of Latin nīdus nest
1605–15; < French, Middle French, back formation from nicher to make a nest < Vulgar Latin *nīdiculāre, derivative of Latin nīdus nest
Related forms
un·niched, adjective
Synonyms
2. calling, vocation, slot, berth.
2. calling, vocation, slot, berth.
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niche (nɪtʃ, niːʃ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a recess in a wall, esp one that contains a statue |
| 2. | any similar recess, such as one in a rock face |
| 3. | a position particularly suitable for the person occupying it: he found his niche in politics |
| 4. | (modifier) relating to or aimed at a small specialized group or market |
| 5. | ecology the role of a plant or animal within its community and habitat, which determines its activities, relationships with other organisms, etc |
| —vb | |
| 6. | (tr) to place (a statue) in a niche; ensconce (oneself) |
| [C17: from French, from Old French nichier to nest, from Vulgar Latin nīdicāre (unattested) to build a nest, from Latin nīdus | |
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Word Origin & History
niche
1611, "shallow recess in a wall," from Fr. niche "recess (for a dog), kennel," 14c., perhaps from It. nicchia "niche, nook," from nicchio "seashell," probably from L. mitulus "mussel," but the change of -m- to -n- is not explained. Another suggestion is that the word is from an O.Fr. noun derived from
nichier "to nestle, nest, build a nest," via Gallo-Romance *nidicare from L. nidus "nest;" but that has difficulties, too. Figurative sense is first recorded 1725. Biological use dates from 1927.
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
niche (nĭch, nēsh)
n.
An eroded or ulcerated area detected by contrast radiography.
The function or position of an organism or a population within an ecological community.
The particular area within a habitat occupied by an organism.
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Science Dictionary
| niche (nĭch, nēsh) Pronunciation Key
The function or position of a species within an ecological community. A species's niche includes the physical environment to which it has become adapted as well as its role as producer and consumer of food resources. See also competitive exclusion principle. |
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Example sentences
They might find a niche for lightweight, flexible solar cells in aircraft and drones.
We are a collection of volunteers and starting a new initiative in a community in the same niche.
Each one has her own little table and her own window niche for her work.
While a given species may disappear, a different one is moving into the vacated niche.
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