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beneficial

ben·e·fi·cial [ bènnə físh'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. having good effect: producing a good or advantageous effect
The exercise should prove beneficial to his health.

2. profitable: entitling somebody to or entitled to profits or property

[15th century. Directly or via French< late Latin beneficialis< Latin beneficium (see benefice)]

ben·e·fi·cial·ly adverb
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