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Karies — meaning in English

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English meaning

caries noun The progressive decay and destruction of bone or tooth tissue.
cavity noun A hollow space or hole inside something solid.

Senses

Karies is used for these senses in English:

caries The progressive destruction of bone or tooth by decay.
cavity (dentistry) A small or large hole in a tooth caused by caries; often also a soft area adjacent to the hole also affected by caries.

cavity — full definition

noun A hollow space or hole inside something solid.
noun A decayed, hollow spot in a tooth caused by tooth decay.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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