Definition of BENEFICENCE

beneficence

Meanings

Plural: beneficences

Noun

  • doing good; feeling beneficent
  • the quality of being kind or helpful or generous
  • An act of philanthropy, a kind deed; an act which benefits someone else.
  • Good or charitable character or behavior.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English beneficence, from Latin beneficentia.

Synonyms

goodness

Antonyms

maleficence

Scrabble Score: 20

beneficence is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
beneficence is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
beneficence is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 25

beneficence is a valid Words With Friends word