facilitatory
- adjective
- /fəˈsɪlɪtəˌtɔri/
- Specialized
:
facilitador
- The facilitatory neurons in our brain help us learn new skills more effectively.
Examples
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In terms of the Equality Act, the definition of what might be "reasonable" remains largely untested, but it is clear that the law is intended to be facilitatory and not punitive.
Academic text (2014) -
Being harnessed without weight relief seemed to have some facilitatory effect on ambulation by the mere provision of support and safety.
Academic text (1991) -
"The formation, strengthening, or restoration of the habits (skills), which play an auxiliary, facilitatory role in sport perfection.
Blog text (5) -
Exercise has a facilitatory impact on mental health by boosting endorphin levels.
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Using visual aids can have a facilitatory effect on students' understanding of complex ideas.
Synonyms
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6.9
Causing cells, organs, or the body to become more active
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6.4
Helping a process become easier
Antonyms
How Excitatory
- Specialized
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8.2
- Specialized
- Specialized
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5.2
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7.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
facilitatory = facilitate (semi-transparent) = facilitat + ory
The adjective is clearly built from facilitate with an adjectival ending, but the specialized sense in neuroscience is more specific than the base meaning.
Etymology
The word facilitatory comes from the Latin root facilis, which means 'easy', and is the same root as facilitate and facility. So a facilitatory influence 'makes things easier' or helps a process happen, which is why in the nervous system it can increase activity.