Beneficial

/ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous.

Regular exercise is beneficial for maintaining a healthy weight.

Promoting a favorable result or outcome.

The study found that the new policy was beneficial for employee morale.

Having a positive effect on something.

Investing in education is beneficial for the economy as a whole.

From Late Latin 'beneficialis', meaning 'doing good', from 'beneficium', meaning 'benefit'.

a beneficial relationship

A relationship that provides mutual advantages.

beneficial ownership

The right to use or enjoy a property, even if the title is in another's name.

beneficial interest

The advantage that one derives from property or investment.

benefit

An advantage or profit gained from something.

benefactor

A person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.

beneficiary

A person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy.

A good deal or opportunity.

That job offer is super beneficial; you'll make great connections.