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Beneficial
/ˌbenəˈfɪʃəl◂/
Something that results in a good or advantageous outcome.
Synonyms:
advantageous
helpful
useful
profitable
favorable
Antonyms:
harmful
detrimental
damaging
injurious
counterproductive
Examples:
Exercise is
beneficial
for your health.
Sunny weather is
beneficial
for the plants.
Etymology:
Originating from the Middle French "bénéficial," or directly from Latin "beneficialis," from "beneficium" meaning "a favor or benefit."
Usage Statistics:
12 mentions per 1 million words
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