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Innocuousness: meaning, definitions and examples

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innocuousness

 

[ ɪˈnɒkjʊəsnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in everyday life

The quality of being harmless or inoffensive.

Synonyms

benignity, harmlessness, innocence

Examples of usage

  • It was just a harmless joke, but she took offense at it.
  • The innocuousness of the substance made it ideal for use in children's toys.
Context #2 | Noun

medical field

The state of not causing harm or damage to health.

Synonyms

benignity, harmlessness, safety

Examples of usage

  • The doctor reassured the patient about the innocuousness of the procedure.
  • Due to its innocuousness, the medication is often prescribed for minor ailments.

Translations

Translations of the word "innocuousness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inocuidade

🇮🇳 निरापदता

🇩🇪 Harmlosigkeit

🇮🇩 tidak berbahaya

🇺🇦 нешкідливість

🇵🇱 nieszkodliwość

🇯🇵 無害

🇫🇷 innocuité

🇪🇸 inocuidad

🇹🇷 zararsızlık

🇰🇷 무해함

🇸🇦 غير ضار

🇨🇿 neškodnost

🇸🇰 neškodnosť

🇨🇳 无害

🇸🇮 neškodljivost

🇮🇸 skaðleysi

🇰🇿 зиянсыздық

🇬🇪 უვნებლობა

🇦🇿 zərərsizlik

🇲🇽 inocuidad

Etymology

The word 'innocuousness' originated from the Latin word 'innocuus', which means 'harmless' or 'inoffensive'. Over time, it has come to represent the quality of being harmless or not causing harm. The concept of innocuousness is important in various fields such as medicine, chemistry, and everyday interactions, where the absence of harm or danger is valued.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,558, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.