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Meaning of Beneficial
Having a positive or favorable effect on something or someone.
Etymology of Beneficial
The word "beneficial" comes from the Latin "beneficium," meaning "a benefit" or "a kindness," which is derived from "bene," meaning "well" and "facere," meaning "to do"
Historically, the word has been used to describe something that has a positive impact or effect, and its usage dates back to the 15th century
Synonyms
advantageous
useful
helpful
favorable
profitable
beneficial
productive
constructive
positive
wholesome
healthy
salutary
remedial
curative
therapeutic
advantageous
gainful
lucrative
valuable
worthwhile
effective
efficient
fruitful
rewarding
satisfactory
pleasant
desirable
agreeable
pleasant
welcome
gratifying
pleasing
heartening
encouraging
uplifting
inspiring
edifying
informative
enlightening
instructive
educational
formative
developmental
improving
enhancing
enriching
refining
perfecting
Definitions
- Having a positive or favorable effect on something or someone
- * Producing good or helpful results
- * Promoting health or well-being
Usage Examples
- Regular exercise is beneficial for your overall health
- * The new policy has had a beneficial effect on the company's profits
- * The teacher's guidance was beneficial to the students' understanding of the subject
Antonyms
harmful
detrimental
adverse
unfavorable
disadvantageous
unhelpful
useless
worthless
ineffective
inefficient
unproductive
destructive
negative
unhealthy
unwholesome
deleterious
injurious
calamitous
disastrous
catastrophic
ruinous
pernicious
noxious
baneful
baleful
maleficent
malignant