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niche
[nich]
noun, adjective, verb, niched, nich⋅ing.–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. |
–verb (used with object)
| 6. | to place (something) in a niche. |
Origin:
1605–15; < F, MF, back formation from nicher to make a nest < VL *nīdiculāre, deriv. of L nīdus nest
1605–15; < F, MF, back formation from nicher to make a nest < VL *nīdiculāre, deriv. of L nīdus nest

Synonyms:
2. calling, vocation, slot, berth.
2. calling, vocation, slot, berth.
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Niche
Niche\, n. [F., fr. It. nicchia, prop., a shell-like recess in a wall, fr. nicchio a shellfish, mussel, fr. L. mytilus.] A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. hence, any similar position, literal or figurative. Images defended from the injuries of the weather by niches of stone wherein they are placed. --Evelun.
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Language Translation for : niche
Spanish:
nicho,
German:
die Nische,
Japanese:
壁がん
niche
1611, "shallow recess in a wall," from Fr. niche, 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 O.Fr. niche, from L. nidus "nest," but that has difficulties, too. Figurative sense is first recorded 1725. Biological use dates from 1927.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Main Entry: niche
Pronunciation: 'nich sometimes 'nish or 'nEsh
Function: noun
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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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| 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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