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beneficially

ben·e·fi·cial
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ben-uh-fish-uh l]
    • /ˌbɛn əˈfɪʃ əl/
    • /benɪˈfɪʃəlɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

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

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Synonyms 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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