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

Without external support for C-Suite education, facilitation and consensus-building, a plan design may never make it to the boardroom, or across the finish line of execution. —Jim Hebets, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

Kalshi has exploded in popularity since its inception, in large part due to its facilitation of bets on real-world event outcomes. —News Desk, Artforum, 28 May 2026

Ostensibly brought on as a shooting specialist, Taylor didn’t limit her game to the perimeter, driving downhill and taking on facilitation duties at times. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026

The role is focused on international economic relations, investment facilitation, and strategic aviation partnerships. —Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 7 May 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