adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ be-n ə - ' fi-sh ə l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin beneficium favor, benefit
Date: 15th century
1 : conferring benefits : conducive to personal or social well-being
2 : receiving or entitling one to receive advantage, use, or benefit <a beneficial legacy>
– ben · e · fi · cial · ly \ - ' fi-sh( ə -)l ē \ adverb
– ben · e · fi · cial · ness noun