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How do you spell Beneficial?

Correct spelling

beneficial

BENE + FICI + AL. BENE means good.

Why is beneficial spelled this way?

FICIAL ending. From Latin beneficium, meaning kindness or favor. The word shares its root with benefactor and benefit.

Common misspellings of beneficial

beneficalbenificialbenefitialbenficial

Example

Exercise is beneficial to health.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell beneficial?+
The correct spelling is "beneficial". BENE + FICI + AL. BENE means good.
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