Dangerous
/ˈdeɪn.dʒə.rəs/noun
Able or likely to cause harm or injury.
Did you know?The term 'danger' comes from the Latin 'dominus', meaning 'lord', implying that danger was once seen as something that could be controlled by a master.
Etymological Timeline
Old French
Old French
dangier
“Power to harm, control over safety.”
Latin
Latin
dominus
“Lord, master; one who has power over another.”
Middle English
Middle English
danger
“Risk or peril, indicating authority over life and death.”
Modern English
English
dangerous
“Full of risk, suggesting the potential for harm.”