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Definition of facilitative

facilitative

/fəˈsɪl.əˌteɪ.tɪv/
fa · cil · i · ta · tive
Adverb:facilitatively
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facilitative Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Serving to make an action, process, or interaction easier or more likely to happen; providing assistance and guidance rather than direct control.

Example

"The mediator adopted a facilitative approach, helping both parties communicate effectively to reach their own agreement."

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• Rhymes for facilitative

• Nearby Words

facilely
facilitate
facilitation
facilitative
facilitator
facility
facing

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'facilitate' plus the suffix '-ive', ultimately tracing back to the Latin adjective 'facilis' meaning 'easy to do', from 'facere' ('to make or do').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Facilitative. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/facilitative
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