English Explanatory Dictionary

jeopardy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Danger of failure, harm, or loss.
verb
  1. To jeopardize; to endanger.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒɛpədi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-I learned some phrases-jeopardy.wav /ˈd͡ʒɛpɚdi/ /ˈd͡ʒepədi/

Word forms

jeopardy jeopardies jeopardying jeopardied

Etymology

From Middle English jupartie, jeupartie (“even chance”), from Anglo-Norman giu parti and Middle French jeu parti (“a divided game, i.e. an even game, an even chance”), from Medieval Latin iocus partītus (“an even chance, an alternative”), from Latin iocus (“jest, play, game”) + partītus, perfect passive participle of partiō (“divide”); see joke and party.

Synonyms

gamble hazard peril risk adventure danger distress harm's way jeopardy threat menace

Derived words

double jeopardy jeopard jeopardize
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