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   be·nig·ni·ty

   /bəˈniɡnədē/

   noun

   • 1. kindness or tolerance toward others: "his air of benignity"
   • ▪ an act of kindness.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French benignite or Latin benignitas, from benignus (see benign).

   Scrabble Points: 15

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   The meaning of BENIGN is of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life; especially : not becoming cancerous. How to use benign in a sentence. Benign Shares Its Latin Root With Many Words.

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   Benignity definition: the quality of being benign; kindness.. See examples of BENIGNITY used in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBENIGNITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. the quality of being benign; kindness. 2. archaic. a good deed or favor; an instance of kindness. benignities born of selfless devotion. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC. Modified entries © 2019 by Penguin Random House LLC and HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. Word origin. [ 1325–75; ME benignite ‹ MF ‹ L benignitās.

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   the quality of being kind and gentle.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBENIGN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   pleasant and kind; not harmful or severe:

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   Define benignity. benignity synonyms, benignity pronunciation, benignity translation, English dictionary definition of benignity. n. pl. be·nig·ni·ties 1. The quality or condition of being kind and gentle. 2. A kindly or gracious act. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English...

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   1. the quality of being benign; favourable attitude. 2. a kind or gracious act. Collins English Dictionary.