cavity-shaped
|cav-i-ty-shaped|
B2
/ˈkævɪti ʃeɪpt/
hollow form
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cavity-shaped' originates from the word 'cavity,' which comes from the Latin word 'cavitas,' meaning 'hollowness' or 'a hollow.'
Historical Evolution
'cavitas' transformed into the Old French word 'cavite,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cavity' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a hollow space,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/26 09:31
