be·nign ( P ) Pronunciation Key (b-nn)
adj.
Of a kind and gentle disposition.
Showing gentleness and mildness. See Synonyms at kind1.
Tending to exert a beneficial influence; favorable: a policy with benign consequences for the economy. See Synonyms at favorable.
Having little or no detrimental effect; harmless: a chemical additive that is environmentally benign.
Medicine. Of no danger to health; not recurrent or progressive; not malignant: a benign tumor.
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