Word
beneficial
Phoneticsben·e·fi·cial, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəɫ/
UK/bˌɛnɪfˈɪʃəl/
Definitions
01helpful or good
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic
adj. having a good or helpful effect on something.
adj. producing a positive result or providing an advantage. Often used in formal or academic contexts to describe the impact of a policy, habit, or substance.
日本語:有益※
Español:beneficioso
“Regular exercise is very beneficial for your physical and mental health.”
“The researchers concluded that the new trade agreement would be mutually beneficial for both nations, stimulating growth in the technology sector.”
Usage
Commonly followed by the preposition 'to' or 'for'.
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Antonyms
02receiving a benefit
C1 · Advanced Law Formal · Technical
adj. receiving money, property, or an advantage from something like a will or a trust.
adj. relating to the rights of a person who receives profits or advantages from property, even if the legal title belongs to another.
“He is the beneficial owner of the property, even though his lawyer manages it.”
“The court had to determine the beneficial interest of the heirs before the estate could be liquidated and the funds distributed.”
Usage
Often appears in the fixed phrase 'beneficial owner' or 'beneficial interest'.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “beneficial” in context.
Adjective
01. mutually beneficial
“The two companies entered into a mutually beneficial partnership that increased their profits.”
adv + adj
02. particularly beneficial
“Regular exercise is particularly beneficial for people who work in stressful environments.”
adv + adj
03. potentially beneficial
“Scientists are researching a potentially beneficial new treatment for the disease.”
adv + adj
04. beneficial insects
Real-World Examples
“Physical activity appeared especially beneficial for Mexican American adults, suggesting that some brain-protective factors may differ across populations.” “Cycling may also be beneficial for your joints, particularly your knees .” “But there is scepticism about how beneficial these scans really are for otherwise healthy patients.” Etymology
From Late Latin beneficiālis (“beneficial”), from Latin beneficium (“benefit, favor, kindness”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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