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benign

be·nign [ bi nn ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. kindly: having a kind and gentle disposition or appearance

2. not life-threatening: not a threat to life or long-term health, especially by being noncancerous
a benign tumor

3. harmless: neutral or harmless in its effect or influence

4. favorable: mild or favorable in effect
a benign climate

[14th century. Via French< Latin benignus]

be·nign·ly adverb
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