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 aarchaic : unwisely free from fear or distrust : overconfident b: easy in mind : confident c: assured in opinion or expectation : having no doubt2 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