bene-
a combining form occurring in loanwords from Latin, where it meant “well”: benediction.
Origin of bene-
combining form of
bene (adv.) well (<
*dwenē), akin to
bonus good (<
*dwenos)
Words nearby bene-
bendigo,
bending fracture,
bending moment,
bends,
bendy,
bene-,
beneath,
beneba,
benedicite,
benedick,
benedict