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
  • Focus on business and personal relationships with those who are kind, helpful and have your back.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Plus, marigolds will attract pollinators like bumble bees which are helpful for tomato plants.
    Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The video titles, descriptions and opening sequences often give the illusion that the content is educational and beneficial for toddlers and preschoolers.
    Dana Suskind, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Basil and tomatoes share a mutually beneficial relationship.
    Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • There is some evidence that psilocybin may be useful to treat depression in some people, but there have been just a few clinical trials.
    Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
  • There’s a useful map of the world’s critical chokepoints here.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Consider a personal loan for debt consolidation For borrowers who can't qualify for a favorable balance transfer offer or for those who would prefer a different route, debt consolidation could make more sense.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • How to Get Around Montréal's ease and affordability are among its biggest draws for college students, and right now, the favorable exchange rate certainly helps.
    Megan Wallitsch, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Facilitative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilitative. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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