The extra benefit received from a unit increase in the consumption of a good or service. It is calculated as the increase in total benefit divided by the increase in consumption.

A monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict of Nursia.

Of or pertaining to St. Benedict of Nursia. / Of or pertaining to the Benedictine Order.

(music) Either of two canticles that begin with the Latin word benedictus. / (music) The music that accompanies these canticles.

plural of Benedict Arnold

(often in the plural) Money paid by the government, special-purpose fund or similar to those who are unemployed and looking for work.

plural of Benedictine

A female benefactor.

plural of benevolent dictator

An act of doing good; a benefit, a blessing. / An act of charity; almsgiving.