Main Entry:

ben·e·fi·cial

Pronunciation:

\ˌbe-nə-ˈfi-shəl\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Latin beneficium favor, benefit

Date:

15th century

1 : conferring benefits : conducive to personal or social well-being 2 : receiving or entitling one to receive advantage, use, or benefit <a beneficial legacy>

— ben·e·fi·cial·ly \-ˈfi-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb

— ben·e·fi·cial·ness noun