Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən//
KK: /fəsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/
Definition
The process of making something easier or helping it to happen more smoothly.
Example
The facilitation of communication between team members improved the project's success.
Conversation

I really appreciate the facilitation you provided during the meeting yesterday.

Thanks! I just wanted to make sure everyone could share their ideas easily.

It definitely helped to lower the tension among the team.

I'm glad to hear that! Good communication is key.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
assistance
support
enabling
Antonyms
hindrance
obstruction
impediment
Root Explanation
Facilitation → It is formed from "facilis" (meaning easy) and the suffix "-ation" (indicating the action or process of). The word "facilitation" refers to the process of making something easier.
Memory Tip
Think of 'easy' ('facilis') and remember that 'facilitation' means the process of making something easier.
Visually Confused Words
filiation
ciliation
habilitation
militation
flirtation
filtration
fasciation
racialization