uninsured
|un-in-sured|
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🇺🇸
/ˌʌnɪnˈʃʊrd/
🇬🇧
/ˌʌnɪnˈʃɔːd/
not insured
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uninsured' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'insured' from the Latin 'securus', meaning 'free from care'.
Historical Evolution
'uninsured' evolved from the Middle English word 'insure', which was derived from the Old French 'enseurer', eventually becoming the modern English word 'insured'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not secured by insurance', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not covered by insurance.
Many drivers are uninsured, which can lead to financial difficulties after an accident.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35