-bene-, root. -bene- comes from Latin, where it has the meaning "well. '' This meaning is found in such words as: benediction, benefactor, beneficent, beneficial, benefit, benevolent.

What does the bene prefix mean?

a combining form occurring in loanwords from Latin, where it meant “well”: benediction.

What does the root word bene mean in biology?

a combining form occurring in loanwords from Latin, where it meant “well”: benediction.