ben·e·fi·cial (b n  -f sh l)adj. 1. Producing or promoting a favorable result; advantageous. 2. Law Receiving or having the right to receive proceeds or other advantages. [Middle English, from Old French beneficial, from Late Latin benefici  lis, from Latin beneficium, benefit; see benefice.]ben e·ficial·ly adv.ben e·ficial·ness n.Synonyms: beneficial, profitable, advantageous These adjectives apply to what promotes a favorable result or gain. Beneficial is said of what enhances well-being: a trade agreement beneficial to all countries. Profitable refers to what yields material gain or useful compensation: profitable speculation on the stock market. Something advantageous affords improvement in relative position or in chances of success: found it socially advantageous to entertain often and well. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adv. | 1. | beneficially - in a beneficial manner; "this medicine will act beneficially on you" |
Translations
beneficially [ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃ/əlɪ] adv → beneficamente
beneficially [ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃ/əlɪ] adv → beneficamente
beneficially [ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃ/əlɪ] adv → beneficamente
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