Definitions for: Beneficial

[adj] 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"
[adj] 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"

Webster (1913) Definition: Ben`e*fi"cial, a. [Cf. F. b['e]n['e]ficial, LL.
beneficialis.]
1. Conferring benefits; useful; profitable; helpful;
advantageous; serviceable; contributing to a valuable end;
-- followed by to.

The war which would have been most beneficial to us.
--Swift.

2. (Law) Receiving, or entitled to have or receive,
advantage, use, or benefit; as, the beneficial owner of an
estate. --Kent.

3. King. [Obs.] ``A beneficial foe.'' --B. Jonson.

Syn: See Advantage.

Synonyms: advantageous, good, healthful, salutary

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