unsecure
|un-se-cure|
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/ˌʌn.sɪˈkjʊr/
🇬🇧
/ˌʌn.sɪˈkjʊə/
(secure)
safely, firmly
Etymology
'unsecure' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'secure' from Latin 'securus', where 'se-' meant 'without' and 'cura' meant 'care'.
'secure' changed from the Latin word 'securus' and eventually became the modern English word 'secure'. The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unsecure'.
Initially, 'secure' meant 'free from care', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'safe or protected'. 'Unsecure' negates this meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make something less secure or safe.
He accidentally unsecured the door, leaving it open.
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Adjective 1
not protected or safe from harm or attack.
The unsecure network was vulnerable to hackers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45