nis — meaning in English

English meaning

• ness noun A headland or promontory jutting out into the sea, often used as part of place names.
• niche noun A small recess set into a wall, often used to display a statue or ornament.

Senses

nis is used for these senses in English:

• ness Appended to adjectives to form nouns meaning "the state of being (the adjective)", "the quality of being (the adjective)", or "the measure of being (the adjective)".
• y Forming abstract nouns denoting a condition, quality, or state.
• niche (architectural element) A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament.

niche — full definition

1. noun A small recess set into a wall, often used to display a statue or ornament.
2. noun A specialized role, position, or segment of a market that suits someone or something particularly well.
3. adj Appealing to a small, specific group rather than a broad audience.

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