Synonyms for cavity

Synonyms for (noun) cavity

Synonyms: cavity, cavum, bodily cavity

Definition: (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body

Similar words: anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, structure

Definition: a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing

Usage: he has good bone structure


Synonyms: pit, cavity

Definition: a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)

Usage: they dug a pit to bury the body

Similar words: hole, hollow

Definition: a depression hollowed out of solid matter


Synonyms: caries, cavity, tooth decay, dental caries

Definition: soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth

Similar words: decay

Definition: the process of gradually becoming inferior


Synonyms: enclosed space, cavity

Definition: space that is surrounded by something

Similar words: space

Definition: an empty area (usually bounded in some way between things)

Usage: the architect left space in front of the building; they stopped at an open space in the jungle; the space between his teeth


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