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Innocuous Definition & Meaning

innocuous
adjective
  1. not injurious to physical or mental health
  2. not causing disapproval; "it was an innocuous remark"; "confined himself to innocuous generalities"; "unobjectionable behavior"
  3. lacking intent or capacity to injure; "an innocent prank"

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What does innocuous mean?
not injurious to physical or mental health not causing disapproval; "it was an innocuous remark"; "confined himself to innocuous generalities"; "unobjectionable behavior" lacking intent or capacity to injure; "an innocent prank"
What part of speech is innocuous?
Innocuous is an adjective.
How many definitions does innocuous have?
Innocuous has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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