unsecured
|un/se/cured|
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/ˌʌn.sɪˈkjʊrd/
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/ˌʌn.sɪˈkjʊəd/
(unsecure)
not protected
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unsecured' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'secure', which comes from Latin 'securus', meaning 'free from care'.
Historical Evolution
'securus' transformed into the Old French word 'secur', and eventually became the modern English word 'secure'. The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unsecured'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'secure' meant 'free from care', but over time it evolved to mean 'safe or protected'. 'Unsecured' thus means 'not safe or protected'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not protected or guaranteed; lacking security or safety.
The loan was unsecured, meaning it had no collateral backing it.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40