facilitative

adjective

Definition of facilitativenext
1
as in helpful
providing service or assistance managerial attitudes and practices that have proven to be highly facilitative of increased worker productivity

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2
as in beneficial
tending to promote or assist the development of something a well-equipped laboratory facilitative to research

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  1. helpful
  2. beneficial
  3. useful
  4. favorable
Adjective
  • Squeeze bottles are also helpful for storing and dispensing homemade condiments (think spicy mayo) or syrups for coffee or cocktails.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Starter Davis Martin said the veterans who have been in past playoff pushes have been helpful.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of helpful
Adjective
  • During periods of heightened pressure, the initial response can be beneficial.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • There are lots of different types of sauerkraut out there that may be beneficial for your health.
    — Amanda Doyle, HEALTH, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of beneficial
Adjective
  • The most useful example turned out to be something Alexa had previously done very well.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Removing dye, however, is only useful to recycling if the process does not destroy the cellulose along with it.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of useful
Adjective
  • Sulfolane has received less favorable assessments under more recent solvent-selection guidance, including concerns around reproductive toxicity.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • That, coupled with a favorable schedule featuring home games against TCU, BYU, Baylor, Arizona State and Iowa State, should help the Knights become bowl-eligible for the first time since the 2023 season.
    — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of favorable
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“Facilitative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilitative. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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