Securities
/səˈkjʊrɪtiz/noun
Financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, or other tradable investments.
Did you know?Its deepest root is tied to the idea of being free from care or anxiety, which is why English also gives us words like *secure*, *sure*, and *assure* from the same ancient family.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*seh₂-
“to satisfy, make content”
Latin
Latin
sēcūrus
“free from care, safe, secure”
Old French
Old French
seur
“safe, sure”
Middle English
English
securite
“safety, freedom from danger”
17th Century
English
security
“condition of being secure; protection against danger”
Modern English
English
securities
“financial instruments representing ownership or debt”