beneficial
be·ne·fi·cial
adjective
1.
promoting or enhancing well-being
- “an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries”
- “the beneficial effects of a temperate climate”
- “the experience was good for her”
2.
tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
- “beneficial effects of a balanced diet”
- “a good night”
- “;”
Origin
From Late Latin beneficiālis (“beneficial”), from Latin beneficium (“benefit, favor, kindness”).
Phrases
- beneficial insect
- beneficial owner
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