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   Ben·e·fi·cial

   /ˌbenəˈfiSH(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. favorable or advantageous; resulting in good: "the beneficial effect on the economy"
   • ▪ relating to rights, other than legal title: "the beneficiary will be taxed on the value of his beneficial use of the property"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from late Latin beneficialis, from beneficium (see benefice).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBENEFICIAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   adjective. uk / ˌbenɪˈfɪʃ ə l / us. Add to word list. B2. helpful or useful: Exercise is beneficial to almost everyone. (Definition of beneficial from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of beneficial. in Chinese (Traditional) 有益的，有用的，有利的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 有益的，有用的，有利的… See more. in Spanish.

3. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › beneficialbeneficial | meaning of beneficial in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   beneficial meaning, definition, what is beneficial: having a good effect: Learn more.

4. en.thefreedictionary.com › beneficialBeneficial - definition of beneficial by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. 1. Producing or promoting a favorable result; advantageous: a trade agreement beneficial to all countries. 2. Law Involving the receipt of funds, property, or other benefits, as from an insurance policy or trust. n. beneficials. Organisms that are beneficial to a human endeavor, especially insects that are predators of pests.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › beneficialbeneficial definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   beneficial. adjective. uk / ˌbenɪˈfɪʃ ə l / us. B2. helpful or useful: Exercise is beneficial to almost everyone. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence.

6. www.oed.com › dictionary › beneficial_adjbeneficial, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   What does the word beneficial mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word beneficial , three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusBENEFICIAL - 20 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   adjective. These are words and phrases related to beneficial. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of beneficial. Exercise is beneficial to good health. Synonyms. helpful. advantageous. propitious. useful. valuable. contributive. favorable. profitable. productive. healthful. healing. good for. Antonyms.

8. www.wordsmyth.netbeneficial | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

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   Definition of beneficial. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.