benign

Letters that make benign

b, e, g, n, i are letters that make 'benign'

Words within benign

en, be, ben, Be, Ni, Ig are words within 'benign'


3 possible definitions for 'benign'

Benign as "not dangerous to health, not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)"

Under this definition, benign is an adjective and has the following properties:

Antonyms

malignant has the opposite meaning of benign

benign as a category

'benign' can be a category of pathology.


Benign as "kindness of disposition or manner"

Under this definition, benign is an adjective and has the following properties:

Derivatives of benign

benignity, benignancy, graciousness are derivatives of 'benign'.

Similar to benign

kind is similar to benign.

Example of benign used within this context

"the benign ruler of millions", "benign intentions"


Benign as "pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence"

Under this definition, benign is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

benignant has the same meaning as benign

Antonyms

malign has the opposite meaning of benign

Attributes of benign

benignity, benignancy, graciousness are attributes of 'benign'.

Derivatives of benign

benignity, benignancy, graciousness are derivatives of 'benign'.

Similar to benign

kindly is similar to benign.

Example of benign used within this context

"a benign smile", "the benign sky", "the benign influence of pure air"



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