hazardous

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to risks or dangerous situations.

• noun

  A hazard is a source of potential damage, harm, or danger.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hazardous
dangerous , perilous , pericious

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Variants

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hazardous , hazardously , hazardousness , hazardousnesses

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'hasard', meaning 'chance' or 'risk'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hazard pay' is used to describe extra pay given to employees for working in hazardous conditions.

2. The term 'hazard rate' is used in statistics to describe the probability of an event occurring over a given time period.

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Related Concepts

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1. Risk: The possibility that something bad will happen. Risks can be calculated and managed to reduce the likelihood of harm.

2. Danger: A state of being in jeopardy or exposed to harm. Danger can be immediate or potential, and can come from various sources, including natural disasters, accidents, or intentional acts.

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Culture

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In literature, 'hazardous' is often used to describe dangerous journeys or situations. In science, it is used to describe potentially dangerous substances or conditions. In everyday language, it is used to describe situations that carry risk or danger.

How to Memorize "hazardous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where you are in a hazardous environment, such as a construction site or a laboratory. Visualize the potential hazards and the precautions you would take to stay safe.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hazardous' with the word 'dangerous'. Remember that anything that is hazardous carries a risk of harm or injury.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hazardous is where harm abides' to remember the meaning of the word.

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