Definition

A place or building designed for a specific purpose, such as a hospital or gym, or something that helps make a process easier.

Example

The new sports facility has a swimming pool and a gym.

Conversation

Have you seen the new gym facility that opened downtown?

Yeah, I checked it out last weekend; it looks amazing!

I heard they have a lot of different classes and a great swimming pool.

Definitely! It's a perfect facility for anyone looking to get fit.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Facility → It is formed from "facilis" (meaning easy) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "facility" refers to the quality of being easy or the ease of doing something, often in the context of a place or service that makes tasks easier.

Memory Tip

Think of 'easy' ('facilis') to remember that 'facility' refers to a place or service that makes things easier.

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