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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /bɪˈnaɪn/
benign means: Not likely to cause harm or damage.
adjective
NOT HARMFULC1
Not likely to cause harm or damage.
- The change had a benign effect.
- They chose a more environmentally benign chemical.
- Her presence was a benign influence on the group.
NOT DANGEROUSC1
A medical condition that is not a serious health threat; a growth that is not cancer.
- The lump was benign.
- Tests confirmed that she had a benign tumour.
- This benign condition usually needs no treatment.
Questions about benign
What does benign mean?
Not likely to cause harm or damage.
What is benign in other languages?
Türkçe: zararsız · Español: inofensivo · Français: inoffensif · Deutsch: harmlos · Italiano: innocuo · 日本語: 無害な
How do you pronounce benign?
It is pronounced /bɪˈnaɪn/.
How do you use benign in a sentence?
The change had a benign effect. They chose a more environmentally benign chemical.
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