INNOXIOUS

innoxious

(adjective) having no adverse effect

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

innoxious (comparative more innoxious, superlative most innoxious)

(archaic) Having no harmful effect; harmless, innocuous.

Synonyms: harmless, inoffensive, innocuous

Source: Wiktionary


In*nox"ious, a. Etym: [L. innoxius. See In- not, and Noxious.]

1. Free from hurtful qualities or effects; harmless. "Innoxious flames." Sir K. Digby.

2. Free from crime; pure; innocent. Pope.

– In*nox`ious*ly, adv.

– In*nox"ious*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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