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- [fuh-sil-i-tee]
- /fəˈsɪl ɪ ti/
- /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fuh-sil-i-tee]
- /fəˈsɪl ɪ ti/
Definitions of facilities word
- noun plural facilities Often, facilities. something designed, built, installed, etc., to serve a specific function affording a convenience or service: transportation facilities; educational facilities; a new research facility. something that permits the easier performance of an action, course of conduct, etc.: to provide someone with every facility for accomplishing a task; to lack facilities for handling bulk mail. 1
- noun plural facilities readiness or ease due to skill, aptitude, or practice; dexterity: to compose with great facility. 1
- noun plural facilities ready compliance: Her facility in organizing and directing made her an excellent supervisor. 1
- noun plural facilities an easy-flowing manner: facility of style. 1
- noun plural facilities the quality of being easily or conveniently done or performed. 1
- noun plural facilities Often, facilities. Informal. a rest room, especially one for use by the public, as in a theater or restaurant. 1
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Origin of facilities
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English facilite (< Middle French) < Latin facilitās. See facile, -ity
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Parts of speech for Facilities
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verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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facilities popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
facilities usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for facilities
noun facilities
- amenities — useful or pleasant facilities or services
- services — a service tree, especially Sorbus domestica.
- conveniences — the quality of being convenient; suitability.
- accommodations — Accommodations are hotels or rooms where people can stay for a period of time.
- toilet — a bathroom fixture consisting of a bowl, usually with a detachable, hinged seat and lid, and a device for flushing with water, used for defecation and urination.
Antonyms for facilities
noun facilities
- difficulties — the fact or condition of being difficult.
Top questions with facilities
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