beneficial
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
having a good or helpful effect on something.
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.
Simple“Regular exercise is very beneficial for your physical and mental health.”
In context“The researchers concluded that the new trade agreement would be mutually beneficial for both nations, stimulating growth in the technology sector.”
UsageCommonly followed by the preposition 'to' or 'for'.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
receiving money, property, or an advantage from something like a will or a trust.
relating to the rights of a person who receives profits or advantages from property, even if the legal title belongs to another.
Simple“He is the beneficial owner of the property, even though his lawyer manages it.”
In context“The court had to determine the beneficial interest of the heirs before the estate could be liquidated and the funds distributed.”
UsageOften appears in the fixed phrase 'beneficial owner' or 'beneficial interest'.
Synonyms
Usage beneficial insects · mutually beneficial · particularly beneficial
“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 .”
From Late Latin beneficiālis (“beneficial”), from Latin beneficium (“benefit, favor, kindness”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.