facilitative

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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Adjective
  • The Moon in Aquarius moves through your 6th House and trines Venus in Gemini, making routines and helpful exchanges flow smoothly.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
  • While apps can sometimes be helpful for identifying very basic issues, many fail to accurately diagnose complex pest infestations and nutrient deficiencies.
    Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Adjective
  • The park said tipsters may remain anonymous, though officials noted that sharing information could be beneficial to National Park Service investigators.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 May 2026
  • The messaging has remained constant, and it’s proven beneficial to all parties involved.
    Jaylon Thompson May 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Adjective
  • Something casual could become useful quickly.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
  • If a thick field guide covering all the plants growing along the Front Range feels intimidating, apps can be useful, Mowen says.
    Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Adjective
  • If a member school’s athletic department desperately needs a line of credit, the university can arrange a more favorable one.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
  • Surfers competed in the finals of their respective classes, again in less-than-favorable conditions.
    Tony Le Calvez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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“Facilitative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilitative. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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