Endangered
/ɪnˈdeɪndʒərd/noun
Put at risk of harm or extinction.
Did you know?The concept of being 'endangered' ties back to the medieval idea of being 'in peril,' often linked to omens and magical beliefs surrounding fate and survival.
Etymological Timeline
Old French
Old French
endanger
“To put in danger; to expose to peril.”
Middle English
Middle English
endanger
“To cause harm or danger to.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
in-damnum
“To put into harm or loss.”
Latin
Latin
ex-dangere
“To be free from danger.”
Modern English
English
endangered
“At risk of extinction or harm.”