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beneficial definition
beneficial |
Overview of adj beneficial The adj beneficial has 2 senses (first 2 from tagged texts) 1. (6) beneficial, good -- (promoting or enhancing well-being; "an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries"; "the beneficial effects of a temperate climate"; "the experience was good for her") 2. (1) beneficial, good, salutary -- (tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health; "beneficial effects of a balanced diet"; "a good night's sleep"; "the salutary influence of pure air") Antonyms of adj beneficial 2 senses of beneficial Sense 1 beneficial, good INDIRECT (VIA advantageous) -> disadvantageous, harmful Sense 2 beneficial, good, salutary INDIRECT (VIA healthful) -> unhealthful Similarity of adj beneficial 2 senses of beneficial Sense 1 beneficial, good => advantageous (vs. disadvantageous) Sense 2 beneficial, good, salutary => healthful (vs. unhealthful) Attributes of adj beneficial Familiarity of adj beneficial beneficial used as an adjective is rare (polysemy count = 2) Grep of adj beneficial beneficial mutually beneficial Overview of adj beneficial The adj beneficial has 2 senses (first 2 from tagged texts) 1. (6) beneficial, good -- (promoting or enhancing well-being; "an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries"; "the beneficial effects of a temperate climate"; "the experience was good for her") 2. (1) beneficial, good, salutary -- (tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health; "beneficial effects of a balanced diet"; "a good night's sleep"; "the salutary influence of pure air")
beneficial definition
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