benign
bɪˈnaɪn
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Adjective

1.
character traitgentle and kind
  • Her benign smile made everyone feel welcome..
amiable gentle kind
2.
medicalTECH.not harmful in effectTECH.
  • The tumor was found to be benign, which was a relief..
harmless innocuous
3.
situationRarepleasant and beneficial in influenceRare
  • The benign conditions helped the plants thrive.
favorable kind
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Expressions with benign

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failure to act while assuming no harm will result
The company's benign neglect of safety protocols led to several accidents.
non-cancerous growth in body tissues
The doctor confirmed it was a benign tumor, not requiring surgery.
non-cancerous growth in body tissue
The doctor confirmed the lump was a benign tumour, not requiring surgery..
noncancerous prostate gland growth common in older men
Benign prostatic hyperplasia can cause urinary problems in older men.

Origin of benign

Latin, benignus (kind)

Terms with benign included in their meaning

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medical
benign tumor from glandular tissue
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benign inflammation of the costal cartilage causing rib pain
growth
benign tumor in the uterus
medical
small benign wart on genitals or anus
dermatology
benign skin growth known as acrochordon
medical
benign tumor on the nerve that connects the ear to the brain
medical
benign tumor with glandular and fibrous tissue
medical
benign skin growths linked to tuberous sclerosis

Examples of benign in a sentence

  • The teacher's benign attitude comforted the students.
  • The benign cyst required no further treatment.
  • His condition was diagnosed as benign.
  • The benign weather made for a perfect picnic day.
  • His benign influence improved the team's morale.

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  1. French:bienveillant, bénin, ...
  2. German:gütig, gutartig, ...
  3. Italian:benevolo, benigno, ...
  4. Spanish:benigno, favorable, ...
  5. Portuguese:gentil, benigno, ...
  6. Chinese:仁慈, 无害, ...
  7. Japanese:優しい, 良性, ...
  8. Arabic:وَدُود, حَميد, ...
  9. Hebrew:עָדִין, שָׁפִיר, ...
  10. Russian:мягкий, доброкачественный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:лагідний, доброякісний, ...
  12. Hindi:सौम्य, अहानिकर, ...
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