Synonyms for at risk


Grammar : Adj
Spell : risk
Phonetic Transcription : rɪsk


Définition of at risk

Origin :
  • 1660s, risque, from French risque (16c.), from Italian risco, riscio (modern rischio), from riscare "run into danger," of uncertain origin. The anglicized spelling first recorded 1728. Spanish riesgo and German Risiko are Italian loan-words. With run (v.) from 1660s. Risk aversion is recorded from 1942; risk factor from 1906; risk management from 1963; risk taker from 1892.
  • adj in danger

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