riskiest
|risk-i-est|
B2
/ˈrɪskiɪst/
(risky)
involving danger
Etymology
Etymology Information
'risky' originates from the English word 'risk', which comes from the Italian word 'risco', meaning 'danger'.
Historical Evolution
'risk' changed from the Italian word 'risco' and eventually became the modern English word 'risk'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'danger', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'involving danger or uncertainty'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/07/13 11:50