beneficiality
|ben-e-fi-ci-al-i-ty|
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/ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəlɪti/
(beneficial)
producing good
Etymology
Etymology Information
'beneficiality' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'beneficialis,' where 'bene-' meant 'well' and 'facere' meant 'to do or make.'
Historical Evolution
'beneficialis' transformed into the English word 'beneficial,' and eventually became the modern English word 'beneficiality.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the quality of doing good,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality or state of being beneficial.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being beneficial.
The beneficiality of the new policy was evident in the improved employee morale.
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Last updated: 2025/03/08 23:44
