innocence
Translation
innocence, naivety, guiltlessness
Examples
The court proved his innocence.
The court proved his innocence.
She has the innocence of a child.
She has the innocence of a child.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) innocence sb.'s state of being not guilty The court proved his innocence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: purity, guiltlessness; Antonyms: guilt, corruption
Etymology
From Latin 'innocentia', from 'in-' (not) + 'nocere' (to harm). Literally 'not harming'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'in-' (not) + 'nocen(t)' (harmful). Someone who is not harmful is innocent.