casualty
|cas/u/al/ty|
B2
/ˈkæʒuəlti/
victim of an event
Etymology
Etymology Information
'casualty' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'casualité', where 'casual' meant 'chance' or 'accident'.
Historical Evolution
'casualité' transformed into the English word 'casualty' during the late Middle Ages.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'chance or accident', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person killed or injured in a war or accident'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39