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ben·e·fi·cial
 (b n  -f sh l)
KEY
ADJECTIVE:
ETYMOLOGY: Middle English, from Old French beneficial, from Late Latin benefici  lis, from Latin beneficium, benefit ; see
benefice
OTHER FORMS: ben e·ficial·ly
(Adverb),
bene·ficial·ness
(Noun)
SYNONYMS: beneficial , profitable , advantageous These adjectives apply to what promotes a favorable result or gain. Beneficial is said of what enhances well-being: a trade agreement beneficial to all countries. Profitable refers to what yields material gain or useful compensation: profitable speculation on the stock market. Something advantageous affords improvement in relative position or in chances of success: found it socially advantageous to entertain often and well.
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