innocuousness
|in-noc-u-ous-ness|
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/ɪˈnɑːkjuəsnəs/
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/ɪˈnɒkjuəsnəs/
(innocuous)
harmless
Etymology
Etymology Information
'innocuous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'innocuus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'nocuus' meant 'harmful.'
Historical Evolution
'innocuus' transformed into the French word 'innocue,' and eventually became the modern English word 'innocuous' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not harmful,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being harmless or not likely to cause injury or offense.
The innocuousness of the substance was confirmed by the lab tests.
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Last updated: 2025/02/20 17:47