Main Entry: ¹se·cure

Pronunciation: \si-ˈkyu̇r\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): se·cur·er; se·cur·est

Etymology: Latin securus safe, secure, from se without + cura care — more at suicide

Date: circa 1533

1 a archaic : unwisely free from fear or distrust : overconfident b : easy in mind : confident c : assured in opinion or expectation : having no doubt
2 a : free from danger b : free from risk of loss c : affording safety <a secure hideaway> d : trustworthy, dependable <a secure foundation>
3 : assured 1 <a secure victory>

— se·cure·ly adverb

— se·cure·ness noun