English Explanatory Dictionary

innocency

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of innocence:
  2. Harmlessness.
  3. Lack of deceit or guile; simplicity.
  4. The state of being free from guilt or moral wrong.
  5. An innocent idea or thing; an innocence.

Pronunciation

/ˈɪnəsənsi/

Word forms

innocency innocencies

Etymology

From Middle English innocencie, from Latin innocentia. Doublet of innocence.

Synonyms

innocence innocuity unguilt blamelessness cleanness inculpability innocency guiltlessness
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