FACILITATIVE Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

facilitative

adjective

Definition of facilitative

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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as in beneficial

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

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Adjective

The company believes this method is helpful for missions where underwater threats are hard to spot and track for long times.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
The critic who found a helpful narrative to understand the history, and future, of our images, without a drop of cynicism.

— Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of helpful

Adjective

Determine whether the signal represents ordinary variation, beneficial adaptation, or emerging deterioration.

— Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Both receptors are common on human airway cells High levels of stimulation are detrimental, the researchers wrote, whereas moderate levels indicating small amounts of time spent in cowsheds seemed to be beneficial.

— Baltimore Sun, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of beneficial

Adjective

Toilet seats designed for American Standard models can also have some useful features, such as a slow-close function that protects the bowl from damage.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
His shoot-first mindset adds a useful dimension to Tottenham’s attack, particularly when lining up alongside Dominic Solanke, a natural facilitator, and Kudus, who was Tottenham’s primary creative outlet in the frontline before his injury.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of useful

Adjective

This year, however, the Supreme Court cleared the way for Alabama to use a map more favorable to Republicans, which eliminates one of Alabama's two majority-Black seats.

— Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
This year's display is particularly favorable because the shower peaks on the night of the new moon, leaving skies free from bright moonlight that can wash out fainter meteors.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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