Definition of beneficent

competent Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable Petersons.com

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be·nef·i·cent    (b-nf-snt) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

1. Characterized by or performing acts of kindness or charity.
2. Producing benefit; beneficial.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Probably from beneficence , on the model of such pairs as benevolent , benevolence

OTHER FORMS:
be·nefi·cent·ly (Adverb)

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