Risk
/rɪsk/noun
The possibility of suffering harm or loss; danger.
Did you know?The term 'risk' traces back to seafaring, where it was used to describe the perilous nature of navigating treacherous waters, connecting it to fate and fortune.
Etymological Timeline
Late Middle Ages
Italian
risco
“Danger or peril, often related to the sea.”
Early 16th Century
French
risque
“A risk or danger, especially in financial contexts.”
17th Century
English
risk
“The exposure to danger or the chance of loss.”
Modern English
English
risk
“A broad term encompassing various forms of danger, loss, or uncertainty.”