beneficent

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Scrabble points: 17
Words With Friends: 21
Letters: 10

Pronunciation

/bəˈnɛ.fɪ.sənt/ (UK)

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/bəˈnɛ.fɪ.sənt/ (UK) · /bəˈnɛ.fə.sənt/ (US)

Definition of beneficent

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

Given to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial.

“beneficent spirit”
“beneficent influence”
“beneficent ruler”
“The monk was remembered as a beneficent figure in the village.”

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Etymology

From Latin *beneficens, *beneficent-, from bene (“well, good”) + -ficens, combining form from faciens, present participle of facere (“to make or do”). Compare English beneficence.

Words you can make from beneficent

83 playable · top: BENEFICE (15 pts)

Best play benefice 15 points

8-letter words

1 word

ENCEINTE 10 pts

7-letter words

2 words

6-letter words

6 words

5-letter words

7 words

4-letter words

27 words

3-letter words

27 words

2-letter words

12 words

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