Definition

The quality or state of being helpful or good for someone or something.

Example

The beneficialness of regular exercise is well-documented.

Conversation

I was reading about the beneficialness of exercise for mental health.

That sounds interesting! How does it help?

It improves mood and reduces stress, which is really important.

Absolutely, I think everyone could use a bit of that in their lives.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Beneficialness → It is formed from "beneficial" (from Latin "beneficium", meaning a good deed or benefit) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "beneficialness" refers to the quality of being beneficial or advantageous.

Memory Tip

Think of 'beneficial' as something that brings 'good' ('bene') and remember that '-ness' indicates a state or quality. So, beneficialness is the state of being good or advantageous.

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