facilitation

noun

fa·​cil·​i·​ta·​tion fə-ˌsi-lə-ˈtā-shən 

1

: the act of facilitating : the state of being facilitated

2

a

: the lowering of the threshold for reflex conduction along a particular neural pathway especially from repeated use of that pathway

b

: the increasing of the ease or intensity of a response by repeated stimulation

Examples of facilitation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The applicable resale facilitation fees are aligned with industry standards across North American sports and entertainment sectors. —Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026

Immigration experts have called the facilitation of such orders, under any presidential administration, rare. —Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026

Commissioners noted the importance of balanced seating, clear facilitation roles, and strong community outreach. —News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026

This includes online communication, camera presence, and session facilitation. —Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

facilit(ate) + -ation; in sense 2 probably as translation of German Bahnung

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for facilitation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Medical Definition

facilitation

noun

fa·​cil·​i·​ta·​tion fə-ˌsil-ə-ˈtā-shən 

1

: the lowering of the threshold for reflex conduction along a particular neural pathway especially from repeated use of that pathway

2

: the increasing of the ease or intensity of a response by repeated stimulation