Vocabulary Spotlight
Benign
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: सौम्य या हानिरहित (Saumy ya hanirahit) – Kind, gentle, or harmless in nature, often used to describe a mild condition.
Pronunciation
[bih-nahyn]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Harmless – हानिरहित (hanirahit)
Related Words
Favorable – अनुकूल (anukool)
Word Origin
“Benign” Latin word “benignus” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “kind” ya “gentle”. Yeh word kuch positive aur harmless cheezon ko describe karne ke liye use hota hai.
– “Benign” originates from Latin “benignus,” meaning kind or gentle, used to describe harmless or mild things.
Word Family
Adjective: Benign – सौम्य (saumya)
Noun: Benignity – सौम्यता (saumyata)
Usage Examples
1. Doctor ne kaha ki tumor benign hai, isme koi khatra nahi hai.
– The doctor said the tumor is benign, meaning it’s not dangerous.
2. Uske benign attitude ke kaaran sab uske friend ban gaye.
– His benign attitude made everyone become his friend.
Cultural Note
India mein, benign shabd ka use often health aur personality ko describe karne ke liye hota hai. Iska matlab hota hai koi aise vyakti ya cheez jo gentle aur harm-free ho.
In Context
“Benign” ka use aise cheezon ko describe karne ke liye hota hai jo harmless ya gentle ho, jaise benign medical conditions ya benign personalities.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Benign” ka kya matlab hai?
“Benign” shabd ka origin kya hai?