Dangerousness

/ˈdeɪndʒərəsnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being dangerous; the degree to which something poses a threat or hazard.

Etymology

From 'dangerous' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness,' which transforms adjectives into abstract nouns representing qualities or conditions.

Kelly Says

The 'dangerousness' of something is measured constantly in science and policy—the word carries weight in debates about risk, safety, and whether we should fear something, making it more than just linguistics.

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