Hazard
/ˈhæz.ɚd/noun
A chance of loss or injury; a risky situation.
Did you know?The term 'hazard' originally referred to a game of dice, associated with fate and fortune, reflecting the unpredictable nature of life itself.
Etymological Timeline
Arabic
Arabic
al-zahr
“the dice, associated with chance and fate.”
12th Century
Old French
hasard
“a game of chance played with dice.”
14th Century
Middle English
hazard
“risk or chance, particularly in gambling contexts.”
Modern English
English
hazard
“a danger or risk, evolving from its gambling origin to encompass broader meanings.”