Beneficial
/ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/ adj, noun
adj, noun ·Common ·High school level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Something that provides a benefit.
"Daytime temperatures may be too hot for just-released beneficials, and birds and other predators are out in full force during the day."
Adjective
- 1 Helpful or good to something or someone.
"Recycling and reusing garbage can be beneficial to the environment."
- 2 Relating to a benefice.
Adjective
- 1 promoting or enhancing well-being wordnet
Example
More examples"Ultimately, space flight will be beneficial to all mankind."
Etymology
From Late Latin beneficiālis (“beneficial”), from Latin beneficium (“benefit, favor, kindness”).