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Uncommonfacile
The correct spelling is facile.
How to pronounce facile
adjective
IPA: /ˈfa.sʌɪl/
Say it like: Fas-ile
The correct spelling is facile. Easy, now especially in a disparaging sense; contemptibly easy. For example: "His facile disposition made him many friends."
Usage Examples
“His facile disposition made him many friends.”
“Decarboxylation of beta-keto acids is facile...”
Definition
adjective
- 1.Easy, now especially in a disparaging sense; contemptibly easy.
- 2.Amiable, flexible, easy to get along with.
- 3.Effortless, fluent (of work, abilities etc.).
- 4.Lazy, simplistic (especially of explanations, discussions etc.).
- 5.Of a reaction or other process, taking place readily.
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