benign
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.
Exemples
3 sur 5The mild, benign weather made for a perfect afternoon in the park.
The mild, benign weather made for a perfect afternoon in the park.
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.
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.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
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.
Quiz rapide
The biopsy results brought great relief to the family, as the growth was found to be entirely ______.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : benign
Exemples
The mild, benign weather made for a perfect afternoon in the park.
everydayThe mild, benign weather made for a perfect afternoon in the park.
The proposed policy changes are expected to have a benign impact on the existing workforce.
formalThe proposed policy changes are expected to have a benign impact on the existing workforce.
He gave me a benign smile that immediately put my nerves at ease.
informalHe gave me a benign smile that immediately put my nerves at ease.
The researchers categorized the chemical compound as benign, noting its lack of reactive toxicity.
academicThe researchers categorized the chemical compound as benign, noting its lack of reactive toxicity.
The firm operates in a benign economic environment with low interest rates and high consumer confidence.
businessThe firm operates in a benign economic environment with low interest rates and high consumer confidence.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
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)
Souvent confondu avec
Malignant is the medical opposite of benign, meaning a growth is cancerous or harmful.
Benevolent describes a person's kind intentions, while benign describes the harmless nature of a thing or condition.
Notes d'usage
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.
Erreurs courantes
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.
Astuce mémo
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.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Latin 'benignus', from 'bene' (well) and 'gignere' (to beget/produce), literally meaning 'well-born' or 'kindly'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In healthcare, 'benign' is one of the most relieved words a patient can hear after a biopsy.
Quiz rapide
The biopsy results brought great relief to the family, as the growth was found to be entirely ______.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : benign
Vocabulaire associé
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complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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