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Cavity

usgb/ˈkævəti/Volume
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Metaphorical Use

Sometimes 'cavity' is used metaphorically to express emptiness in non-physical things.

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The book left a cavity in her heart.
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Negative Connotation

'Cavity' often implies a problem or a deficiency needing to be addressed.

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The engineers found a cavity in the spacecraft's insulation.
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Physical Structures

In construction or architecture, 'cavity' refers to a designed gap within walls.

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This building has cavity walls for better insulation.
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