Micromort

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪ.krə.mɔrt/

Definitions of micromort

noun a unit of risk representing a one-in-a-million chance of death

Example Sentences

A1 A micromort is a unit used to measure the risk of death in various activities.

A2 The concept of micromorts helps people understand the dangers associated with everyday tasks.

B1 Calculating micromorts can provide valuable insight into the safety of different modes of transportation.

B2 Risk assessments often include the measurement of micromorts to determine the overall safety of a particular activity.

C1 Experts use micromorts to quantify the risks involved in extreme sports and adventure activities.

C2 Understanding the concept of micromorts can help individuals make informed decisions about their safety and well-being.

Examples of micromort in a Sentence

formal The concept of micromort is used to quantify the probability of death in risky activities.

informal I heard that skydiving has a high micromort rate.

slang Dude, that hike has like a million micromorts, it's crazy!

figurative Every time you drive without a seatbelt, you're adding a micromort to your life.

Grammatical Forms of micromort

past tense

micromorted

plural

micromorts

comparative

more micromort

superlative

most micromort

present tense

micromort

future tense

will micromort

perfect tense

have micromorted

continuous tense

is micromorting

singular

micromort

positive degree

micromort

infinitive

to micromort

gerund

micromorting

participle

micromorted

Origin and Evolution of micromort

First Known Use: 1970 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'micromort' was coined by Stanford University professor Ronald A. Howard in the 1970s.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of risk analysis, 'micromort' has evolved to be commonly used in various fields to quantify the risk of death from various activities or scenarios.