beneficial
Helpful or good to something or someoneHelpful or good to something or someone.
» Worms are sometimes beneficial to soil.
Черв'яки іноді приносять користь ґрунту.
Meaning
3 sensesHelpful or good to something or someone.
Recycling and reusing garbage can be beneficial to the environment.
nützlich, vorteilhaft
благотво́рныйblagotvórnyj, поле́зныйpoléznyj
кори́снийkorýsnyj, ви́гіднийvýhidnyj, благотво́рнийblahotvórnyj
Receiving a benefit from something.
the beneficial owner of a company
Relating to a benefice.
- promoting or enhancing well-being
Examples
69 sentencesWorms are sometimes beneficial to soil.
Черв'яки іноді приносять користь ґрунту.
Ultimately, space flight will be beneficial to all mankind.
Зрештою космічні польоти стануть корисними для всього людства.
ruВ итоге, космические полёты принесут пользу всему человечеству.
deLetzten Endes wird die Raumfahrt nützlich für die ganze Menschheit sein.
Do you really think doing that would be beneficial?
Is eating a clove of garlic every day beneficial to your health?
ruПолезно ли для здоровья съедать каждый день зубчик чеснока?
deIst es gut für die Gesundheit jeden Tag eine Knoblauchzehe zu essen?
Do you think that listening to music while you study is beneficial?
Translations
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Origin
From Late Latin beneficiālis (“beneficial”), from Latin beneficium (“benefit, favor, kindnFrom Late Latin beneficiālis (“beneficial”), from Latin beneficium (“benefit, favor, kindness”).
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Forms
more beneficial, most beneficial| Comparative | more beneficial Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most beneficial Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
8 synonyms- promoting or enhancing well-being:good
Antonyms
8 antonymsWord family
10 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form