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- [ben-uh-fish-uh l]
- /ˌbɛn əˈfɪʃ əl/
- /ˌʌnˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəl /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ben-uh-fish-uh l]
- /ˌbɛn əˈfɪʃ əl/
Definitions of unbeneficial word
- adjective unbeneficial conferring benefit; advantageous; helpful: the beneficial effect of sunshine. 1
- adjective unbeneficial Law. helpful in the meeting of needs: a beneficial association. involving the personal enjoyment of proceeds: a beneficial owner. 1
- adjective unbeneficial not helpful or advantageous 0
- adjective unbeneficial Not beneficial. 0
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Origin of unbeneficial
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Late Latin beneficiālis, equivalent to Latin benefici(um) kindness (see benefice) + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Unbeneficial
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unbeneficial popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unbeneficial usage trend in Literature
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adjective unbeneficial
- expedient — (of an action) Convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral.
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