facilitation — the action of helping or making an action or process easier or more achievable
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of helping or making an action or process easier or more achievable
Pronunciation (IPA): /fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The workshop facilitator's job was like being a GPS for confused minds.
- Her excellent facilitation turned the chaotic brainstorming session into a productive discussion.
- The facilitation of online learning requires different skills than traditional teaching.
facilitation
NOUN[/fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/]
the action of helping or making an action or process easier or more achievable
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin facilis meaning 'easy,' facilitation evolved to denote the process of making something easy or less difficult. The term emerged from the Latin root suggesting the act of smoothing obstacles, much like leveling a difficult path.
Breakdown
facil- (from Latin facilis, meaning easy) + -ation (suffix denoting action, process, or result). The -ation suffix transforms the adjective into a noun representing the act of facilitating.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The workshop facilitator's job was like being a GPS for confused minds.”
“Her excellent facilitation turned the chaotic brainstorming session into a productive discussion.”
“The facilitation of online learning requires different skills than traditional teaching.”
“Without proper facilitation, the team meeting became like a chicken coop at feeding time.”
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