risk-free
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B2
/rɪsk friː/
without risk
Etymology
Etymology Information
'risk-free' originates from the combination of 'risk' and 'free', where 'risk' means 'exposure to danger' and 'free' means 'without'.
Historical Evolution
'Risk' comes from the Old Italian word 'risco', and 'free' comes from the Old English word 'frēo'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'risk-free' meant 'without exposure to danger', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
without any risk or danger.
Investing in government bonds is considered a risk-free option.
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