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单词 beneficial
释义

beneficial

adjective

ben·​e·​fi·​cial ˌbe-nə-ˈfi-shəl How to pronounce beneficial (audio)
1
: producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit entry 1 sense 1)
the beneficial effects of regular exercise
insects that are beneficial to your garden
2
: receiving or entitling one to receive advantage, use, or benefit
a beneficial owner of securities
a beneficial interest in an estate
beneficially
ˌbe-nə-ˈfi-sh(ə-)lē How to pronounce beneficial (audio)
adverb
beneficialness noun

Synonyms

  • advantageous
  • benefic
  • beneficent
  • benignant
  • favorable
  • friendly
  • good
  • helpful
  • kindly
  • profitable
  • salutary
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Example Sentences

He hopes the new drug will prove beneficial to many people. Regular exercise has many beneficial health effects. They have a relationship that is beneficial to both of them. Some insects are harmful but others are beneficial.
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Word History

Etymology

Latin beneficium favor, benefit — see benefice

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

beneficial

adjective

ben·​e·​fi·​cial ˌbe-nə-ˈfi-shəl How to pronounce beneficial (audio)
: producing good results or effects : helpful
beneficial new medicines

Legal Definition

beneficial

adjective

ben·​e·​fi·​cial ˌbe-nə-ˈfi-shəl How to pronounce beneficial (audio)
1
: providing benefits or advantages
2
: receiving or entitling one to receive an advantage, benefit, or use
a beneficial shareholder
a beneficial estate

beneficial

adjective

as in favorable
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being tutoring can often be as beneficial and rewarding for the tutor as for the student receiving the help

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • favorable
  • helpful
  • good
  • profitable
  • advantageous
  • desirable
  • satisfying
  • friendly
  • salutary
  • beneficent
  • lucrative
  • kindly
  • rewarding
  • benefic
  • benignant
  • healthy
  • promising
  • gratifying
  • healthful
  • supportive
  • advisable
  • propitious
  • auspicious
  • constructive
  • wholesome
  • gainful
  • salubrious
  • remunerative
  • bettering
  • ameliorative
  • amelioratory
  • salutiferous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unfavorable
  • disadvantageous
  • bad
  • harmful
  • unprofitable
  • unfriendly
  • unhelpful
  • deleterious
  • damaging
  • injurious
  • insalubrious
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