tamper-proof — designed to show evidence of interference or to resist unauthorized opening or alteration
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: designed to show evidence of interference or to resist unauthorized opening or alteration
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæmpər pruːf/
Example Sentences
- After the infamous poisoning incident, all medication now comes in tamper-proof bottles that sound like maracas when opened.
- The election officials ensured that all ballot boxes were tamper-proof to maintain public trust.
- My diary has a tamper-proof lock, but my little sister still manages to read it somehow.
tamper-proof
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtæmpər pruːf/]
designed to show evidence of interference or to resist unauthorized opening or alteration
The tamper-proof seal on the medicine bottle protects every customer from harm.
Tools hamper, thieves scamper, but tamper-proof stays strong!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Tamper-proof emerged as a compound adjective in the 1970s in response to growing product safety concerns. It combines 'tamper' (from Middle English and Old French tampre, meaning to meddle or alter) with 'proof' (from Old French preufe, meaning to test or protect against), creating a term that describes products designed to resist unauthorized modification or interference.
Breakdown
tamper (to meddle or alter illicitly) + proof (resistant to or protected against). The compound functions as a single adjective meaning 'designed to resist tampering or unauthorized access.'
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📝Examples
“After the infamous poisoning incident, all medication now comes in tamper-proof bottles that sound like maracas when opened.”
“The election officials ensured that all ballot boxes were tamper-proof to maintain public trust.”
“My diary has a tamper-proof lock, but my little sister still manages to read it somehow.”
“The company invested in tamper-proof software to protect sensitive customer data.”
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