benign

[ bih-nahyn ]

/ bɪˈnaɪn /

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adjective

having a kindly disposition; gracious: a benign king.

showing or expressive of gentleness or kindness: a benign smile.

favorable; propitious: a series of benign omens and configurations in the heavens.

(of weather) salubrious; healthful; pleasant or beneficial.

Pathology. not malignant; self-limiting.

Origin of benign

1275–1325; Middle English benigne<Anglo-French, Old French benigne (feminine), benin (masculine) <Latin benignus kind, generous, equivalent to beni-, combining form of bonus good (see bene-) + -gnus, derivative of the base of gignere to beget (see genitor, genus), hence, perhaps, “good by nature”; cf. malign

SYNONYMS FOR benign

1 good, kindly, benignant, benevolent, tender, humane, gentle, compassionate.

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ANTONYMS FOR benign

3 sinister.

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OTHER WORDS FROM benign

be·nign·ly, adverbsu·per·be·nign, adjectivesu·per·be·nign·ly, adverbun·be·nign, adjective

un·be·nign·ly, adverb

Words nearby benign

Ben Hur, Beni, Benicia, Benidorm, benighted, benign, benignant, benign hypertension, benign inoculation lymphoreticulosis, benignity, benign juvenile melanoma

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Example sentences from the Web for benign

It is possible that life may have gained a foothold, given the evidence that the planet once had a much more benign environment.
The Four Most Promising Worlds for Alien Life in the Solar System|Gareth Dorrian|September 24, 2020|Singularity Hub
My two personal oncology physicians were the ones who advised a conservative strategy of monitoring those nodules in my neck, which could prove to be benign.
My cancer might be back—and I wonder if unnecessary radiation caused it in the first place|jakemeth|September 22, 2020|Fortune
As the election approaches, the building trend of employee activism against employers seems to be taking a benign turn—but don’t imagine that America’s employers and workers are now united in peace and love.
The activist employee hasn’t gone away|Geoffrey Colvin|September 21, 2020|Fortune
These other ingredients, which are combined with the therapeutic one, are often sourced from around the world before landing in your medicine cabinet and are not always benign.
The ‘inactive' ingredients in your pills could harm you|By Yelena Ionova/The Conversation|September 15, 2020|Popular Science

Sometimes doctors inject patients with benign chemicals that enhance the contrast visible in the image.
Facebook and NYU researchers discover a way to speed up MRI scans|Jeremy Kahn|August 18, 2020|Fortune
Even its benign forms—the resurgence of modest dress norms in Jewish communities, for example—perpetuate this idea.
Church Sex Scandals Are Rooted in Theology|Jay Michaelson|December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Unstoppable or not, John H has seen little in his 38 years to persuade him progress is benign.
The Golden West Up for Grabs: ‘Painted Horses’ Is the Next Great Western Novel|Wendy Smith|November 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It is not some benign magical sleep as shown on TV, where people wake up a year later and are instantly back to normal.
Understanding Tracy Morgan’s Traumatic Brain Injury|Jean Kim|November 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Eric lobbies for an industry of benign usefulness, non-partisan in nature, and over which no cloud of serious controversy looms.
Up to a Point: In Defense of Lobbyists|P. J. O’Rourke|October 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Benign secondary headaches include headaches associated with the cold, flu, or sinus infections.
How to Destroy Your Headaches|Dr. Anand Veeravagu, MD, Tej Azad|June 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Mrs. Ducklow was going on in wild, accusatory accents, when she recognized the benign countenance.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 96, October 1865|Various
We come hither to testify our veneration and our affection for our benign Alma Mater.
The History of Dartmouth College|Baxter Perry Smith
All life is cannibalism, benign or not: we are still eating the dinosaurs.
West Of The Sun|Edgar Pangborn
The children came to her as to an omnipotent and benign being.
Emily Fox-Seton|Frances Hodgson Burnett
Her face and demeanour seemed to have the benign masculinity of a man's.
The Pretty Lady |Arnold E. Bennett

British Dictionary definitions for benign

benign

/ (bɪˈnaɪn) /

adjective

showing kindliness; genial

(of soil, climate, etc) mild; gentle

favourable; propitious

pathol (of a tumour, etc) not threatening to life or health; not malignant

Derived forms of benign

benignly, adverb

Word Origin for benign

C14: from Old French benigne, from Latin benignus, from bene well + gignere to produce

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for benign

benign

[ (bi-neyen) ]

A descriptive term for conditions that present no danger to life or well-being. Benign is the opposite of malignant.

notes for benign

The term benign is used when describing tumors or growths that do not threaten the health of an individual.

Medical definitions for benign

benign

[ bĭ-nīn′ ]

adj.

Of no danger to health, especially relating to a tumorous growth; not malignant.

Scientific definitions for benign

benign

[ bĭ-nīn′ ]

Not life-threatening or severe, and likely to respond to treatment, as a tumor that is not malignant. Compare malignant.

单词	benign
释义	benign [ bih-nahyn ] / bɪˈnaɪn / SEE SYNONYMS FOR benign ON THESAURUS.COM adjective having a kindly disposition; gracious: a benign king. showing or expressive of gentleness or kindness: a benign smile. favorable; propitious: a series of benign omens and configurations in the heavens. (of weather) salubrious; healthful; pleasant or beneficial. Pathology. not malignant; self-limiting. Origin of benign 1275–1325; Middle English benigne<Anglo-French, Old French benigne (feminine), benin (masculine) <Latin benignus kind, generous, equivalent to beni-, combining form of bonus good (see bene-) + -gnus, derivative of the base of gignere to beget (see genitor, genus), hence, perhaps, “good by nature”; cf. malign SYNONYMS FOR benign 1 good, kindly, benignant, benevolent, tender, humane, gentle, compassionate. SEE SYNONYMS FOR benign ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR benign 3 sinister. SEE ANTONYMS FOR benign ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM benign be·nign·ly, adverbsu·per·be·nign, adjectivesu·per·be·nign·ly, adverbun·be·nign, adjective un·be·nign·ly, adverb Words nearby benign Ben Hur, Beni, Benicia, Benidorm, benighted, benign, benignant, benign hypertension, benign inoculation lymphoreticulosis, benignity, benign juvenile melanoma Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for benign It is possible that life may have gained a foothold, given the evidence that the planet once had a much more benign environment. The Four Most Promising Worlds for Alien Life in the Solar System\|Gareth Dorrian\|September 24, 2020\|Singularity Hub My two personal oncology physicians were the ones who advised a conservative strategy of monitoring those nodules in my neck, which could prove to be benign. My cancer might be back—and I wonder if unnecessary radiation caused it in the first place\|jakemeth\|September 22, 2020\|Fortune As the election approaches, the building trend of employee activism against employers seems to be taking a benign turn—but don’t imagine that America’s employers and workers are now united in peace and love. The activist employee hasn’t gone away\|Geoffrey Colvin\|September 21, 2020\|Fortune These other ingredients, which are combined with the therapeutic one, are often sourced from around the world before landing in your medicine cabinet and are not always benign. The ‘inactive' ingredients in your pills could harm you\|By Yelena Ionova/The Conversation\|September 15, 2020\|Popular Science Sometimes doctors inject patients with benign chemicals that enhance the contrast visible in the image. Facebook and NYU researchers discover a way to speed up MRI scans\|Jeremy Kahn\|August 18, 2020\|Fortune Even its benign forms—the resurgence of modest dress norms in Jewish communities, for example—perpetuate this idea. Church Sex Scandals Are Rooted in Theology\|Jay Michaelson\|December 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Unstoppable or not, John H has seen little in his 38 years to persuade him progress is benign. The Golden West Up for Grabs: ‘Painted Horses’ Is the Next Great Western Novel\|Wendy Smith\|November 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It is not some benign magical sleep as shown on TV, where people wake up a year later and are instantly back to normal. Understanding Tracy Morgan’s Traumatic Brain Injury\|Jean Kim\|November 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Eric lobbies for an industry of benign usefulness, non-partisan in nature, and over which no cloud of serious controversy looms. Up to a Point: In Defense of Lobbyists\|P. J. O’Rourke\|October 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Benign secondary headaches include headaches associated with the cold, flu, or sinus infections. How to Destroy Your Headaches\|Dr. Anand Veeravagu, MD, Tej Azad\|June 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Mrs. Ducklow was going on in wild, accusatory accents, when she recognized the benign countenance. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 96, October 1865\|Various We come hither to testify our veneration and our affection for our benign Alma Mater. The History of Dartmouth College\|Baxter Perry Smith All life is cannibalism, benign or not: we are still eating the dinosaurs. West Of The Sun\|Edgar Pangborn The children came to her as to an omnipotent and benign being. Emily Fox-Seton\|Frances Hodgson Burnett Her face and demeanour seemed to have the benign masculinity of a man's. The Pretty Lady \|Arnold E. Bennett British Dictionary definitions for benign benign / (bɪˈnaɪn) / adjective showing kindliness; genial (of soil, climate, etc) mild; gentle favourable; propitious pathol (of a tumour, etc) not threatening to life or health; not malignant Derived forms of benign benignly, adverb Word Origin for benign C14: from Old French benigne, from Latin benignus, from bene well + gignere to produce Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to benign “Malignant” vs. “Benign”: Which Is Which?Waiting for a medical diagnosis is always stressful. Knowing the difference between the terms "malignant" and "benign" can help prepare you for any result. READ MORE Words related to benign benevolent, gentle, mild, favorable, friendly, temperate, warm, encouraging, harmless, benignant, amiable, beneficent, complaisant, congenial, generous, genial, good, gracious, kind, liberal Cultural definitions for benign benign [ (bi-neyen) ] A descriptive term for conditions that present no danger to life or well-being. Benign is the opposite of malignant. notes for benign The term benign is used when describing tumors or growths that do not threaten the health of an individual. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for benign benign [ bĭ-nīn′ ] adj. Of no danger to health, especially relating to a tumorous growth; not malignant. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for benign benign [ bĭ-nīn′ ] Not life-threatening or severe, and likely to respond to treatment, as a tumor that is not malignant. Compare malignant. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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