beneficial
adjective
ben·e·fi·cial
ˌbe-nə-ˈfi-shəl 
1
: producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit entry 1 sense 1)
the beneficial effects of regular exercise
insects that are beneficial to your garden
2
: receiving or entitling one to receive advantage, use, or benefit
a beneficial owner of securities
a beneficial interest in an estate
beneficialness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of beneficial in a Sentence
He hopes the new drug will prove beneficial to many people.
Regular exercise has many beneficial health effects.
They have a relationship that is beneficial to both of them.
Some insects are harmful but others are beneficial.
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
When to Consult a Professional Trainer Working with a personal trainer can be beneficial when starting an exercise program or maximizing strength training results.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
Being willing to perform diverse tasks, talk to new people or engage in innovative processes will always be beneficial.
—Brian Slipka, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
So in many ways, the strike was beneficial just for perspective.
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beneficial
adjective
ben·e·fi·cial
ˌben-ə-ˈfish-əl
: producing results that are good for health and happiness
beneficialness
noun
Legal Definition
beneficial
adjective
ben·e·fi·cial
ˌbe-nə-ˈfi-shəl
1
: providing benefits or advantages
2
: receiving or entitling one to receive an advantage, benefit, or use
a beneficial shareholder
a beneficial estate
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