'Endangered' definitions:
Definition of 'endangered'
From: WordNet
adjective
(of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction; "an endangered species"
Definition of 'Endangered'
From: GCIDE
- Endanger \En*dan"ger\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Endangered; p. pr. & vb. n. Endangering.]
- 1. To put to hazard; to bring into danger or peril; to expose to loss or injury; as, to endanger life or peace. [1913 Webster]
- All the other difficulties of his reign only exercised without endangering him. --Burke. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To incur the hazard of; to risk. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- He that turneth the humors back . . . endangereth malign ulcers. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'endangered'
From: GCIDE
- endangered \en*dan"gered\, a.
- 1. Being in a condition or situation where life or serious harm is possible; in danger; at risk. [PJC]
- 2. Small in numbers, with significant possibility of extinction; -- of species. [PJC]