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facilitation

|fa/cil/i/ta/tion|

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/fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

(facilitate)

make easy

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounNounAdjectiveAdverb
facilitatefacilitatesfacilitatedfacilitatedfacilitatingfacilitatorsfacilitationfacilitatorfacilitativefacilitatively
Etymology
Etymology Information

'facilitation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'facilitare,' where 'facilis' meant 'easy.'

Historical Evolution

'facilitare' transformed into the French word 'facilitation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'facilitation' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make easy,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the act of making a process easier.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of making a process or action easier or more convenient.

The facilitation of communication between departments improved efficiency.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39