benign
Cross references: 1. kind be.nign \bi-'ni-n\ \-'nig-n*t-e-\ \-'ni-n-le-\ aj [ME benigne, fr. MF, fr. L benignus, fr. bene well + gigni] to be born, pass. of gignere to beget 1: of a gentle disposition : GRACIOUS 2a: manifesting kindness and gentleness 2b: FAVORABLE 3: of a mild character {~ tumor} - be.nig.ni.ty n