Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

CAVITY Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word cavity. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word cavity. (close relations)
Also try synonyms for..
cavitiescavitiedcavitates

Best Alternative Words for CAVITY

Expand?WordSave?More Syns..UsageType
pit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)

• a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression)

• the hard inner (usually woody) layer of the pericarp of some fruits (as peaches or plums or cherries or olives) that contains the seed

• (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment

• an enclosure in which animals are made to fight

• (commodity exchange) the part of the floor of a commodity exchange where trading in a particular commodity is carried on

• (auto racing) an area at the side of a racetrack where the race cars are serviced and refueled

• a trap in the form of a concealed hole

• a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate

• lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers

• a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it

verb

• set into opposition or rivalry

• mark with a scar

• remove the pits from

aperture
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a device that controls amount of light admitted

• a natural opening in something

• an man-made opening; usually small

cave
nounn
noun

• a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

verb

• hollow out as if making a cave or opening

• explore natural caves

chamber
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a natural or artificial enclosed space

• an enclosed volume in the body

• a room where a judge transacts business

• a deliberative or legislative or administrative or judicial assembly

• a room used primarily for sleeping

verb

• place in a chamber

concavity
nounn
noun

• a shape that curves or bends inward

• the property possessed by a concave shape

crevice
nounn
noun

• a long narrow depression in a surface

• a long narrow cleft

depression
nounn
noun

• a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

• a period during the 1930s when there was a worldwide economic depression and mass unemployment

• a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment

• a sunken or depressed geological formation

• sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

• an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation

• a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention

• a concavity in a surface produced by pressing

• angular distance below the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

• pushing down

fissure
nounn
noun

• a long narrow depression in a surface

• a long narrow cleft

• (anatomy) a long narrow slit or groove that divides an organ into lobes

verb

• break into fissures or fine cracks

gap
nounn
noun

• a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

• an open or empty space in or between things

• a narrow opening

• a pass between mountain peaks; geomorphological term for the lowest point on a mountain ridge between two peaks

• a difference (especially an unfortunate difference) between two opinions or two views or two situations

• an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

verb

• make an opening or gap in

hole
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an opening into or through something

• an opening deliberately made in or through something

• one playing period (from tee to green) on a golf course

• an unoccupied space

• a depression hollowed out of solid matter

• a fault

• informal terms for a difficult situation

• informal terms for the mouth

verb

• hit the ball into the hole

• make holes in

hollow
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

noun

• a cavity or space in something

• a small valley between mountains

• a depression hollowed out of solid matter

adjective satellite

• as if echoing in a hollow space

• devoid of significance or force

• lacking in substance or character

verb

• remove the inner part or the core of

• remove the interior of

indentation
nounn
noun

• a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline)

• the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion

• the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line

• the act of cutting into an edge with toothlike notches or angular incisions

lair
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the habitation of wild animals

opening
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• first or beginning

noun

• an open or empty space in or between things

• a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise

• becoming open or being made open

• the first performance (as of a theatrical production)

• the act of opening something

• opportunity especially for employment or promotion

• the initial part of the introduction

• a possible alternative

• an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity

• a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made

• an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship

• a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess

• the first of a series of actions

void
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the state of nonexistence

• an empty area or space

adjective satellite

• lacking any legal or binding force

• containing nothing

verb

• declare invalid

• clear (a room, house, place) of occupants or empty or clear (a place or receptacle) of something

• take away the legal force of or render ineffective

• excrete or discharge from the body

caries
verbv
noun

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

cavum
nounn
noun

• (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body

bodily cavity
nounn
noun

• (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body

dental caries
nounn
noun

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

enclosed space
nounn
noun

• space that is surrounded by something

Best Hypernyms For CAVITY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for cavity, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
decay hole hollow space structure
Phrases (4)
anatomical structurebodily structurebody structurecomplex body part

Alternatives for PIT

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen