Definition

A state or quality of being free from guilt or wrongdoing; a lack of experience or knowledge about something bad or harmful.

Example

The child's innocency was evident in her trusting nature and pure heart.

Conversation

I love how kids have such a sense of innocency about the world.

Absolutely! They see things so differently than adults do.

It's refreshing to witness their pure innocency in everyday situations.

For sure! It reminds us to appreciate the little things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Innocency → It is formed from "innocens" (from Latin, meaning not harmful or innocent) and the suffix "-cy" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "innocency" refers to the state of being innocent or free from guilt.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'not harmful' ('innocens') to remember that 'innocency' means the state of being innocent.

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