insurance
|in/sur/ance|
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/ɪnˈʃʊrəns/
🇬🇧
/ɪnˈʃɔːrəns/
financial protection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'insurance' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'ensurance,' where 'ensure' meant 'to make sure or certain.'
Historical Evolution
'ensurance' transformed into the modern English word 'insurance' through the influence of the French word 'assurance.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make sure or certain,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'financial protection against loss.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a contract in which an individual or entity receives financial protection or reimbursement against losses from an insurance company.
She has health insurance to cover medical expenses.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40