precarity

Meanings

• noun

  The state of instability, insecurity, or lack of stability; a precarious situation.

  - "The economic situation in the country is marked by precarity."
  - "Many people live in precarity, struggling to make ends meet."
  - "The precarity of freelance work can be stressful and uncertain."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with precarity
hazard , peril , pericarry , terrify

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Variants

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precarities , precarity

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'precarious' meaning 'relying on prayers or entreaties for protection'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'precarity' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. In French, the word 'précariat' is used to refer to the working class, particularly those in precarious employment situations.

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Related Concepts

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1. vulnerability: A related concept to precarity, referring to the condition of being exposed to harm or risk.

2. instability: A state of uncertainty or lack of stability, which is a defining characteristic of precarity.

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Culture

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In literature and art, precarity is often used to explore themes of vulnerability, instability, and uncertainty. It has been a prominent theme in the works of authors such as Karl Marx and Michel Foucault, who have written extensively about the economic and social conditions that give rise to precarity.

How to Memorize "precarity"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a wobbly table or a tightrope walker to represent the instability and uncertainty of precarity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'precarity' with the feeling of unease or anxiety that comes from being in an uncertain situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym PRECARITY: Precarious, Unstable, Risky, Exposure, Conditional, Anxious, Risky, Instability, Threatening.

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