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- [bih-nig-nuh nt]
- /bɪˈnɪg nənt/
- /bɪnˈɪɡnənsi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-nig-nuh nt]
- /bɪˈnɪg nənt/
Definitions of benignancy word
- adjective benignancy kind, especially to inferiors; gracious: a benignant sovereign. 1
- adjective benignancy exerting a good influence; beneficial: the benignant authority of the new president. 1
- adjective benignancy Pathology. benign. 1
- noun benignancy benignity. 0
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Origin of benignancy
First appearance:
before 1775 One of the 45% newest English words
1775-85; benign + -ant, modeled on malignant
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Parts of speech for Benignancy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
benignancy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
benignancy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for benignancy
noun benignancy
- benignity — the quality of being benign; favourable attitude
- kindliness — the state or quality of being kindly; benevolence.
- altruism — Altruism is unselfish concern for other people's happiness and welfare.
- goodwill — friendly disposition; benevolence; kindness.
- charitable — A charitable organization or activity helps and supports people who are ill, very poor, or who have a disability.
Antonyms for benignancy
noun benignancy
- meanness — the state or quality of being mean.
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