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Beneficent vs Beneficence - What's the difference?

beneficent | beneficence |

As an adjective beneficent

is given to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial.

As a noun beneficence is

an act of philanthropy, a kind deed; an act which benefits someone (else).

beneficent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Given to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial.

    • Synonyms

    * generous * beneficient

    Antonyms

    * maleficent

    Related terms

    * benefactor * beneficial * magnificent * munificent

    beneficence

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An act of philanthropy, a kind deed; an act which benefits someone (else.)

    • Antonyms

    * maleficence

    See also

    * benefice * good works