Risicovol
Example: Investeren in nieuwe technologieën kan risicovol maar lonend zijn.
Definition
"Risicovol" describes something that involves a significant chance of danger, loss, or failure, often implying a situation where potential negative outcomes are likely but may also offer rewards, such as investing in new technologies which can be risky yet rewarding.
Etymology
The Dutch word "risicovol" is formed by combining "risico," meaning risk, with the suffix "-vol," which means 'full of' or 'characterized by.' The word "risico" itself comes from the Italian "rischio," which originates from the Latin "risicum," referring to danger or peril. Did you know? The concept of risk has been central to human decision-making for centuries, influencing language and culture worldwide.
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"Risicovol" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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