— beneficially , adv. — beneficialness , n.
/ben'euh fish"euhl/ , adj.
1. conferring benefit; advantageous; helpful: the beneficial effect of sunshine.
2. Law.
a. helpful in the meeting of needs: a beneficial association.
b. involving the personal enjoyment of proceeds: a beneficial owner.
[ 1425-75; late ME beneficialis, equiv. to L benefici ( um ) kindness (see BENEFICE) + -alis -AL 1 ]
Syn. 1. salutary, wholesome, serviceable, useful, favorable, profitable.
Ant. 1. harmful.