Word bank

Improve your reading skills, Memorize words and practice vocabulary

Memorized by 10+ users

beneficence


Meanings
  • noun

    The act of conferring or giving benefits; kindness, generosity, or charitable acts.

    - "The foundation's beneficence towards the community was evident in their numerous charitable donations."
    - "The company's beneficence towards its employees included generous health insurance and retirement plans."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with beneficence
cease , ease , peace , please , seize , squeeze , tease , release , appease , aze , fleas , pleas , appease , breeze , ease , tease , please , appease , freeze , seize , sneeze , tease , please , appease , freeze , seize , appease , tease , please , appease , freeze , seize , tease , please , appease , freeze , seize , tease , please , appease
Variants
List of all variants of beneficence that leads to same result
beneficence , beneficences
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'beneficium' meaning 'good deed' or 'kind act'


Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word
  1. The term 'beneficence' is derived from the Latin word 'beneficium', which means 'good deed' or 'kind act'.

  2. The concept of beneficence has been present in various cultures and religions throughout history, including ancient Greece, Rome, Christianity, and Buddhism.

  3. Beneficence is often considered a moral virtue, and those who exhibit this trait are often admired and respected in society.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. Charity: Charity is the act of giving money, goods, or time to help those in need. It is closely related to beneficence, as both involve the act of giving to improve the lives of others.

  2. Altruism: Altruism is the selfless concern for the well-being of others. It is related to beneficence, as both involve acts of kindness and generosity towards others.


Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Beneficence is a fundamental concept in various cultures and religions, emphasizing the importance of kindness, generosity, and charitable acts towards others. In literature, beneficence is often portrayed as a virtue, and characters who exhibit this trait are often admired.

How to Memorize "beneficence"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person giving a gift to another person, or imagine a charitable organization providing resources to those in need.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'beneficence' with words like 'kindness', 'generosity', 'charity', and 'good deeds'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the acronym BENEFICENCE: Benevolent, Effective, Nurturing, Empathetic, Friendly, Inspiring, Caring, Encouraging, Supportive, and Selfless.


Memorize "beneficence" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize beneficence is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

  1. Highlighting:

    Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.

  2. Periodic Reminders:

    Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.