Cliche vs Niche - What's the difference?
cliche | niche |
Something, most often a phrase or expression, that is overused or used outside its original context, so that its original impact and meaning are lost. A trite saying; a platitude.
(printing) A stereotype (printing plate).
(architecture) A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. Hence, any similar position, literal or figurative.
(biology) A function within an ecological system to which an organism is especially suited.
(by extension) Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited, such as a particular market in business.
An arrow woven into a Muslim prayer rug pointing in the direction of Mecca.
To specialize in a niche, or particular narrow section of the market.
* 2002 , Frederick Betz, Executive Strategy (page 92)
As nouns the difference between cliche and niche
is that cliche is something, most often a phrase or expression, that is overused or used outside its original context, so that its original impact and meaning are lost. A trite saying; a platitude while niche is a cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. Hence, any similar position, literal or figurative.As a verb niche is
{{cx|transitive|marketing|lang=en}} To specialize in a niche, or particular narrow section of the market.cliche
English
Alternative forms
* clicheNoun
(wikipedia cliché) (en noun)- The villain kidnapping the love interest in a film is a bit of a cliché .
Usage notes
* The alternative spelling .)Synonyms
* platitude * stereotype * See alsoDerived terms
*Anagrams
* ----niche
English
(wikipedia niche)Noun
(en noun)- "Images defended from the injuries of the weather by niches of stone wherein they are placed." --Evelyn.
Synonyms
* (position of opportunity) specialty, specialization,Derived terms
* fundamental niche * niche marketSee also
*Verb
- Product differentiation will be mostly limited to market niching and fashion.
