Facile

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 2 Italian 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Adjective 2.3 Related terms 3 Latin 3.1 Adverb 3.2 Synonyms

English

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈfæsaɪl/

Adjective

facile

1. easily done or used. Taking little effort. Lazy.

   As in His facile approach to the task meant the best result would not be achieved.

But also can be used to mean amiable, flexible, easy to get along with. As in His facile disposition made him many friends.

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Italian

Etymology

Latin facilis from facere

Adjective

facile

1. easy
2. cosy
3. effortless

Related terms

• facilità
• facilitare
• facilone

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Latin

Adverb

facile

1. easily

comparative facilius

superlative facillimē

Synonyms

• faciliter

co:facile et:facile fr:facile io:facile id:facile no:facile pl:facile zh:facile