1. plural of benignancy; the quality or state of being benign; kindness, gentleness, or harmlessness
Usage: formal or literary; less common than the singular form 'benignancy'
2. plural of benignancy; in medical contexts, benign conditions or tumors (non-cancerous growths)
Usage: medical; technical

Examples

• The doctor assured the patient that the test results showed only benignancies, not cancer.
• Her benignancies of spirit made her beloved by all who knew her.
• The benignancies of the climate in that region support a thriving agricultural industry.
• Despite the difficult circumstances, he maintained his benignancies toward those who had wronged him.
• The pathologist identified several benignancies in the tissue samples.