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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBeneficial
/ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Producing good results or helpful effects.
"Regular exercise is beneficial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle." - 2
Contributing to an improvement or advantage.
"The new policy is expected to have beneficial impacts on the economy."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin beneficialis, originating from Latin beneficium (a favor, benefit), combining bene (well) and facere (to do). Entered the English language in the late 14th century via Old French, evolving to describe anything producing good results or helpful effects.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Beneficial" is said worldwide
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bénéfique
Transliteration: bénéfique
"Une alimentation équilibrée est bénéfique pour la santé."
nützlich
Transliteration: nützlich
"Regelmäßige Bewegung ist nützlich für die Gesundheit."
benefico
Transliteration: benefico
"Una dieta sana è benefica per il corpo."
beneficioso
Transliteration: beneficioso
"El ejercicio regular es beneficioso para la salud."
benéfico
Transliteration: benéfico
"Uma alimentação saudável é benéfica para o corpo."
लाभकारी
Transliteration: laabhakari
"नियमित व्यायाम स्वास्थ्य के लिए लाभकारी है।"
有益的
Transliteration: yǒuyì de
"定期锻炼对健康是有益的。"
유익한
Transliteration: yuikhan
"규칙적인 운동은 건강에 유익하다."
有益な
Transliteration: yūeki na
"定期的な運動は健康に有益です。"
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