Nocent

Pronunciation: /ˈnoʊ.sənt/

Definitions of nocent

adjective describing someone or something that is not guilty or innocent

Example Sentences

A1 The young child was completely nocent of any wrongdoing.

A2 The nocent puppy chewed up my favorite shoes.

B1 The nocent bystander witnessed the crime but did not participate.

B2 The nocent defendant was acquitted of all charges.

C1 The judge declared the defendant nocent based on lack of evidence.

C2 The nocent party was finally vindicated after years of false accusations.

Examples of nocent in a Sentence

formal The judge declared the defendant nocent after reviewing all the evidence.

informal I always knew he was innocent, but it's good to hear the official verdict.

slang No way he did it, he's totally nocent!

figurative Her pure heart made her seem nocent in a world full of deceit.

Grammatical Forms of nocent

• past tense: nocented
• plural: nocents
• comparative: more nocent
• superlative: most nocent
• present tense: nocents
• future tense: will nocent
• perfect tense: have nocented
• continuous tense: is nocenting
• singular: nocent
• positive degree: nocenter
• infinitive: to nocent
• gerund: nocenting
• participle: nocented

Origin and Evolution of nocent

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'nocent' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'nocens' meaning harmful or guilty.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'nocent' has retained its original meaning of harmful or guilty, but its usage has become less common in modern English.