C1 noun رسمي

benign

/bɪˈnaɪn/

Describing something that is kind, gentle, or harmless in nature. In a medical context, it specifically refers to a condition or growth that is not cancerous and does not threaten health or life.

أمثلة

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1

The mild, benign weather made for a perfect afternoon in the park.

The mild, benign weather made for a perfect afternoon in the park.

2

The proposed policy changes are expected to have a benign impact on the existing workforce.

The proposed policy changes are expected to have a benign impact on the existing workforce.

3

He gave me a benign smile that immediately put my nerves at ease.

He gave me a benign smile that immediately put my nerves at ease.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
benignity
ظرف
benignly
صفة
benign
مرتبط
benignancy
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نصيحة للحفظ

Remember the start of the word: 'Be-Nice'. If a tumor or a person's look is benign, it is 'being nice' to you because it won't hurt you.

اختبار سريع

The biopsy results brought great relief to the family, as the growth was found to be entirely ______.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: benign

أمثلة

1

The mild, benign weather made for a perfect afternoon in the park.

everyday

The mild, benign weather made for a perfect afternoon in the park.

2

The proposed policy changes are expected to have a benign impact on the existing workforce.

formal

The proposed policy changes are expected to have a benign impact on the existing workforce.

3

He gave me a benign smile that immediately put my nerves at ease.

informal

He gave me a benign smile that immediately put my nerves at ease.

4

The researchers categorized the chemical compound as benign, noting its lack of reactive toxicity.

academic

The researchers categorized the chemical compound as benign, noting its lack of reactive toxicity.

5

The firm operates in a benign economic environment with low interest rates and high consumer confidence.

business

The firm operates in a benign economic environment with low interest rates and high consumer confidence.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
benignity
ظرف
benignly
صفة
benign
مرتبط
benignancy

تلازمات شائعة

benign tumor benign tumor
benign neglect benign neglect
benign influence benign influence
benign climate benign climate
benign growth benign growth

العبارات الشائعة

benign neglect

benign neglect (a policy or attitude of ignoring a situation, often with the belief it will benefit from being left alone)

benign smile

benign smile (a kind or harmless expression)

benign condition

benign condition (a medical state that is not life-threatening)

يُخلط عادةً مع

benign vs malignant

Malignant is the medical opposite of benign, meaning a growth is cancerous or harmful.

benign vs benevolent

Benevolent describes a person's kind intentions, while benign describes the harmless nature of a thing or condition.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

While 'benign' is most commonly known in medical contexts to describe non-cancerous tumors, it is frequently used in formal writing to describe economic conditions, weather, or effects that are favorable or harmless.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use 'benign' to describe people directly (e.g., 'a benign man'). While not incorrect, 'benevolent' or 'kind' is usually more natural for describing human character, whereas 'benign' better describes their influence or expression.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Remember the start of the word: 'Be-Nice'. If a tumor or a person's look is benign, it is 'being nice' to you because it won't hurt you.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin 'benignus', from 'bene' (well) and 'gignere' (to beget/produce), literally meaning 'well-born' or 'kindly'.

أنماط نحوية

Used as an adjective before a noun (attributive). Used as an adjective after a linking verb (predicative).
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السياق الثقافي

In healthcare, 'benign' is one of the most relieved words a patient can hear after a biopsy.

اختبار سريع

The biopsy results brought great relief to the family, as the growth was found to be entirely ______.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: benign

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