bénévolentadjectiveverbSyllable DecompositionbénévolentEtymologyexpandborrowed from Latin benevolens (benevolent). This word practically disappeared in the 18th century and was rarely used until recent times when it seems to be regaining popularity.Definitions1. Third person plural present indicative of bénévoler.expand2. Third person plural present subjunctive of bénévoler.expandSee alsobénévolent (adj.) bénévolente (adj.) bénévolentes (adj.) bénévolents (adj.)