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- [ben-uh-fish-uh l]
- /ˌbɛn əˈfɪʃ əl/
- /benɪˈfɪʃəlɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ben-uh-fish-uh l]
- /ˌbɛn əˈfɪʃ əl/
Definitions of beneficially word
- adjective beneficially conferring benefit; advantageous; helpful: the beneficial effect of sunshine. 1
- adjective beneficially Law. helpful in the meeting of needs: a beneficial association. involving the personal enjoyment of proceeds: a beneficial owner. 1
- adverb beneficially In a beneficial manner. 0
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Origin of beneficially
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Late Latin beneficiālis, equivalent to Latin benefici(um) kindness (see benefice) + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Beneficially
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beneficially popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
beneficially usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for beneficially
adv beneficially
- kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
- effectively — adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace.
- profitably — yielding profit; remunerative: a profitable deal.
- advantageously — providing an advantage; furnishing convenience or opportunity; favorable; profitable; useful; beneficial: an advantageous position; an advantageous treaty.
- constructively — helping to improve; promoting further development or advancement (opposed to destructive): constructive criticism.
Antonyms for beneficially
adverb beneficially
- inconveniently — not easily accessible or at hand: The phone is in an inconvenient place.
Top questions with beneficially
- what does beneficially owned mean?
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