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
  • Plus, the sandals have a thick leather strap that provides a pillowy cushion around the top of the foot, which is helpful for anyone with foot ailments.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
  • For example, some users reported an AI tool that analyzes the cost of legislation is helpful, while other reported errors with the technology.
    William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 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
  • Our expert take The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is a low-fee card with generous cash-back rewards and useful ongoing benefits, such as a monthly Disney Bundle credit.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 May 2026
  • Sites that preserve soft-bodied organisms are even rarer because soft tissues decompose more easily, making these places especially useful for piecing together prehistoric ecosystems.
    Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 1 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 8 May. 2026.

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