Safeness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈsāf/

Meaning & Definition of Safeness

Safeness (adjective)

  1. free from harm or risk, unhurt
  2. secure from threat of danger, harm, or loss
  3. successful at getting to a base in baseball without being put out

Word Forms of Safeness

Inflections: safer, safest

Derived words: safe (adverb), safeness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Safeness

Middle English sauf, from Anglo-French salf, sauf, from Latin salvus safe, healthy; akin to Latin solidus solid, Greek holos whole, safe, Sanskrit sarva entire

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Safeness

What does "Safeness" mean?

"Safeness" means free from harm or risk, unhurt. As an adjective, it is defined as: free from harm or risk, unhurt. It has 3 distinct senses.

Is "Safeness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Safeness" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Safeness"?

"Safeness" is pronounced /ˈsāf/.

What is the origin of the word "Safeness"?

"Safeness" comes from Middle English sauf, from Anglo-French salf, sauf, from Latin salvus safe, healthy; akin to Latin solidus solid, Greek holos whole, safe, Sanskrit sarva entire. First known use: 14th century.

What are the forms of "Safeness"?

The word forms of "Safeness" include safer and safest.

What words are derived from "Safeness"?

Words derived from "Safeness" include safe (adverb) and safeness (noun).