security — the state of being protected from danger, harm, or loss
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being protected from danger, harm, or loss
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
Example Sentences
- The cat thinks it's the chief security officer, guarding the house from suspicious squirrels.
- She felt a sense of security knowing her savings account had more than three dollars.
- The company invested heavily in cybersecurity to protect customer data.
security
NOUN[/sɪˈkjʊrəti/]
the state of being protected from danger, harm, or loss
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'securus', meaning 'free from care or anxiety'. It combines 'se-' (away, apart) and 'cura' (care, concern), literally describing a state of being removed from worry.
Breakdown
se- (away, apart) + cura (care, concern) + -ity (state or condition). The suffix -ity transforms the Latin adjective into an English noun denoting the quality or state of being secure.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cat thinks it's the chief security officer, guarding the house from suspicious squirrels.”
“She felt a sense of security knowing her savings account had more than three dollars.”
“The company invested heavily in cybersecurity to protect customer data.”
“Security at the concert was so tight that even the performers needed ID to get backstage.”
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