facilitation

noun

fa·​cil·​i·​ta·​tion fə-ˌsi-lə-ˈtā-shən 

1

: the act of facilitating : the state of being facilitated

2

a

: the lowering of the threshold for reflex conduction along a particular neural pathway especially from repeated use of that pathway

b

: the increasing of the ease or intensity of a response by repeated stimulation

Examples of facilitation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Success depends on clear outcomes and consistent facilitation. —Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025

These positions require specialized safety certifications but offer unusual work environments and skill development in group facilitation, risk management and experiential education. —Marco Buscaglia, Boston Herald, 5 May 2025

Putin is on the verge of accomplishing two objectives that are only possible with America’s unintended facilitation. —Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025

Meanwhile, neighboring countries announced a broader peace facilitation team to seek a resolution to the conflict. —arkansasonline.com, 26 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

facilit(ate) + -ation; in sense 2 probably as translation of German Bahnung

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for facilitation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Medical Definition

facilitation

noun

fa·​cil·​i·​ta·​tion fə-ˌsil-ə-ˈtā-shən 

1

: the lowering of the threshold for reflex conduction along a particular neural pathway especially from repeated use of that pathway

2

: the increasing of the ease or intensity of a response by repeated stimulation