Definition of Benign

1. Adjective. Not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor).

Category relationships: Pathology
Antonyms: Malignant

2. Adjective. Pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence. "The benign influence of pure air"
Exact synonyms: Benignant
Attributes: Benignancy, Benignity, Graciousness
Similar to: Kindly
Also: Harmless, Kind
Derivative terms: Benignancy
Antonyms: Malign

3. Adjective. Kindness of disposition or manner. "Benign intentions"
Similar to: Kind
Derivative terms: Benignancy, Benignity

Definition of Benign

1. a. Of a kind or gentle disposition; gracious; generous; favorable; benignant.

Definition of Benign

1. kind [adj] : BENIGNLY [adv] - See also: kind

Medical Definition of Benign

1. Something that does not metastasise and treatment or removal is curative. Compare: malignant. Origin: L. Benignus (11 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Benign

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Bengal rose
Bengal tiger
Benghal bean
Benghazi
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