benignity
benignity · benignities
The state of being benignThe state of being benign.
/bəˈnɪɡnəti/
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The state of being benign.
(countable)A benign act.
a kind act
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Middle English benignite, from Middle French benignité (modern French bénignité), froFrom Middle English benignite, from Middle French benignité (modern French bénignité), from Latin benignitās. By surface analysis, benign + -ity.
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Forms
plural: benignities| Singular | benignity |
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Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- the quality of being kind and gentle:benignancygraciousness
- a kind act:kindness
Antonyms
2 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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