innocuous

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective not injurious to physical or mental health
  2. adjective not causing disapproval
  3. adjective lacking intent or capacity to injure

Etymology

From Latin innocuus (“harmless”) (therefore, no gemination in + nocuous).

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