beneficial — producing a good result; having a positive effect; advantageous
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: producing a good result; having a positive effect; advantageous
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃəl/
Example Sentences
- Eating chocolate is beneficial to my mood, but not to my diet.
- The new study shows that laughing for 10 minutes is as beneficial as 15 minutes of exercise.
- Reading English books is beneficial for improving vocabulary and comprehension skills.
beneficial
ADJECTIVE[/ˌbenɪˈfɪʃəl/]
producing a good result; having a positive effect; advantageous
Regular exercise proved highly beneficial for both physical and mental health.
The environmental policy became beneficial for both businesses and local wildlife. (BENEFIT + HELP = BENEFICIAL → producing good or useful effects)
The beneficial reforms became influential enough to create substantial social change.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'beneficium' meaning 'kindness' or 'benefit', derived from 'bene' (well) and 'facere' (to do). The suffix '-ial' was added to form the adjective.
Breakdown
bene- (well) + -fic- (to do/make, from facere) + -ial (adjective suffix) = beneficial
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📝Examples
“Eating chocolate is beneficial to my mood, but not to my diet.”
“The new study shows that laughing for 10 minutes is as beneficial as 15 minutes of exercise.”
“Reading English books is beneficial for improving vocabulary and comprehension skills.”
“My cat thinks knocking things off the table is beneficial to household feng shui.”
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