Kilo Lingo

/inofenˈsiβo/

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Translation

harmless, inoffensive

Word origin

From in- ('not') plus Latin offendere ('to strike against').

Origin
Latin
Root
offendere
English cognates
inoffensive, offend

Grammar

Feminineinofensiva
Masc pluralinofensivos
Fem pluralinofensivas

Examples

serpiente , .

The snake looks dangerous, but it is harmless.

.

It was just a harmless joke.

.

The dog is big but completely harmless.

.

The product is harmless to the skin.

comentario .

His comment seemed harmless at first.

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This word is part of lesson 89.