beneficence meaning

UK US /bəˈnɛfəsəns/ 4 syllables

beneficence (noun): doing good; feeling beneficent.

beneficence has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

beneficence as a noun

  1. doing good; feeling beneficent

    Opposite: maleficence

    Type of: benevolence

    Related forms: beneficent

  2. the quality of being kind or helpful or generous

    Opposite: maleficence

    Type of: good

    Kinds: grace

    Related forms: beneficent

How to pronounce beneficence

beneficence is pronounced /bəˈnɛfəsəns/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

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