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How do you spell Benign?

Correct spelling

benign

Remember: BENE (good) + silent G before N, like 'malign'

Why is benign spelled this way?

From Latin benignus, kind. BENE (well) + GENUS (born). Well-born, kindly — a tumor that is not cancerous. The silent g before n mirrors 'malign'.

Common misspellings of benign

beninebegninbeningn

Example

The doctor was relieved to confirm that the tumor was benign.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell benign?+
The correct spelling is "benign". Remember: BENE (good) + silent G before N, like 'malign'
Is it benine or benign?+
The correct spelling is "benign", not "benine".

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