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- [bih-nig-ni-tee]
- /bɪˈnɪg nɪ ti/
- /bə.ˈnɪɡ.nə.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-nig-ni-tee]
- /bɪˈnɪg nɪ ti/
Definitions of benignity word
- noun benignity the quality of being benign; favourable attitude 3
- noun benignity a kind or gracious act 3
- noun benignity benignancy; kindliness 3
- noun benignity a kind or generous act 3
- noun plural benignity the quality of being benign; kindness. 1
- noun plural benignity Archaic. a good deed or favor; an instance of kindness: benignities born of selfless devotion. 1
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Origin of benignity
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English benignite < Middle French < Latin benignitās. See benign, -ity
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Parts of speech for Benignity
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
benignity popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
benignity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for benignity
noun benignity
- kindliness — the state or quality of being kindly; benevolence.
- benefaction — the act of doing good, esp by giving a donation to charity
- goodwill — friendly disposition; benevolence; kindness.
- compassion — Compassion is a feeling of pity, sympathy, and understanding for someone who is suffering.
- charitable — A charitable organization or activity helps and supports people who are ill, very poor, or who have a disability.
Antonyms for benignity
Top questions with benignity
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