security
The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.
Noun 4 meanings
The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.
“Chad always carries a gun for his own security.”
Something that secures.
An organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order.
“Pamela works in security.”
Something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation or law.
Etymology
From secure + -ity, from Middle English securite, from Middle French securité (modern sécurité), from Latin sēcūritās, from Latin sēcūrus (“safe, secure”), from sē- (“without”) + cūra (“care”); see cure. Similar to Latin sine cūrā (“without care, carefree”), which led to English sinecure. Doublet of surety.
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SECURITY at a glance
SECURITY has 8 letters and scores 13 points in Scrabble (S 1 + E 1 + C 3 + U 1 + R 1 + I 1 + T 1 + Y 4) and 14 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #610 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with security
All rhymes- CITY9
- UNIVERSITY16
- COMMUNITY18
- QUALITY19
- ABILITY12
- OPPORTUNITY18
- MAJORITY20
- REALITY10
- ACTIVITY16
- AUTHORITY15
- RESPONSIBILITY21
- CAPACITY17
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