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facile

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. 1.Easy, now especially in a disparaging sense; contemptibly easy.
  2. 2.Amiable, flexible, easy to get along with.
  3. 3.Effortless, fluent (of work, abilities etc.).
  4. 4.Lazy, simplistic (especially of explanations, discussions etc.).
  5. 5.Of a reaction or other process, taking place readily.

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